Ciro Trail: Alongside of Neretva river

The excursion begins in Mostar with a visit to the Old Bridge, where you can have your morning coffee or even breakfast in the old town. After touring the Old Bridge, we continue through the city streets towards the exit from the city and further towards Blagaj. On the way to Blagaj, you pass through the industrial zone of Mostar and further through the famous Mostar vineyards and passing near fruit plantations – “Jaffa Plantations” before visiting Blagaj. 

Arriving in Blagaj, you enter a place that has been known for centuries as an oasis of peace and natural harmony and another proof of the natural beauty of BiH. One of the most attractive and most interesting destinations for tourists in Blagaj is certainly the Dervish tekke, then the Old Tower – Stjepan grad, Velagića complex… The whole ambience exudes untouched nature and old customs. Only a few areas can boast of the beauty that Blagaj offers. A large number of tourists return to this place every year.

After visiting Blagaj, we return to Ćira’s bike path, along which we continue our journey towards Čapljina along the beautiful valley of the Neretva River. 

Somewhere halfway to Žitomislići, you pass the Žitomislići Monastery, which we believe is worth a visit, but you will have to get off the Ćiro trail for a while and turn left towards the main road M17 to get to the Monastery. The Žitomislić Monastery is one of the most culturally significant Orthodox monasteries in Herzegovina from the 16th century, and it is dedicated to the Annunciation of the Most Holy Mother of God. It is located in a valley on the road from Mostar to the southern border of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the extreme western line of the old area of ​​Dubrava. In the old Hum area, it is the westernmost Orthodox monastery held. The biggest founders of the monastery were from the Miloradović and Hrabren families.

Cycling on the right side of the river Neretva from Baćevići to Čapljina will reveal you all the rural world of cycling, the way of life of the people in Herzegovina and we believe you will enjoy the landscapes that this trail will offer.

After arriving in Čapljina, turn left towards the old historical settlement of oriental-Mediterranean character located in the valley of the river Neretva and one of the most beautiful cultural and historical sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Počitelj will discover its beautiful landscapes and landscapes of the Neretva Valley, where photography is inevitable.

This fortress was built by King Tvrtko in 1383, and played a strategic role in controlling the way to the sea through the Neretva river valley. Today, the historic town of Pocitelj, built under the fortress, has an oriental appearance and as such is entirely in the function of tourism and cultural events.
This unique settlement is included on the UNESCO list.

Although the town was first mentioned in written documents in 1444, it is assumed that it was built by the Bosnian king Tvrtko in 1383. This medieval town had a Mediterranean look, but after the Turkish conquest it was orientally remodeled. The mixture of these two architectural styles gives Počitelj a special dimension.
Apart from the extraordinary oriental architecture and the Ottoman “trick”, Počitelj is interesting and known as the host of an art colony with the longest tradition in Southeast Europe.

After visiting Počitelj, the easier part follows, and that is the descent towards Čapljina, and a tour of this beautiful Herzegovinian town where we end our journey. Of course, if you still have strength in your legs, after arriving in Čapljina you can visit the Nature Park Hutovo Blato and Mogorjelo – Roman Villa Rustica.