Bjelašnica, Mountain range in Trnovo Municipality, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bjelašnica is a mountain range with limestone peaks reaching 2,067 meters, with snow covering the slopes from November through May. The range features ski slopes and chairlifts for winter sports as well as hiking trails during warmer months.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire established the first weather station in 1878 and began systematic observations in the Balkan region. This scientific work continued through generations and shapes the mountain range to this day.
The village of Lukomir on the slopes keeps traditional houses and two medieval burial grounds with stone monuments called stećci. These places show how people lived here across centuries and honored their dead.
In winter, visitors can use the ski slopes and chairlifts, while access in other seasons is through hiking trails. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, as conditions at higher elevations can change quickly.
The research station at the summit is the highest permanently inhabited place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Weather data has been collected there continuously for over a hundred years, providing key insights into the mountain climate of the region.
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