Enjoy cycling on the Ćiro railway with a team that was directly involved in the project. Ćiro is our product and we love our work, so you are certainly in the right place to experience the history of Ciro first hand with the right people.
Whether you’re a cycling-enthusiast hunting for a hidden gem of a route, or a railway-aficiando passionate about charting old tracks, or a lover of soaring mountain greenery…then the Ciro Trail is for you. This magical 100-mile three-day romp between the old town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Dubrovnik on the Croatian coast follows the old Austro-Hungarian railway line that once ran all the way to Vienna. First skirts the Neretva River all the way from Mostar to Čapljina, sweeps through the epic Hutovo Blato Nature Park, the path then descends the Dinaric Alps through barren borderlands still riddled with mines from the Balkan War ending on the Croatian coast in Dubrovnik. Passing-by lofty monasteries and mountain watchtowers and passing-through viaducts and old railway tunnels, the path is mostly flat, traffic-free and well-signposted throughout. Other potential highlights/stop-offs along this truly special adventure include the Vjetrenica caves, kayaking on Trebižat river (see more on our Water sports tours), the stunning ancient hilltop fortifications of Počitelj, and the great wine cellars of Herzegovina. Perhaps best of all, accommodation along the Ćiro trail comes in the form of beautifully converted old railway stations.This is a must-do trip!
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The Railroad of Ciro is historically remembered for it’s steam locomotives, it passes through the landscapes of Hercegovina starting in Mostar alongside the Neretva river all the way across the border of Croatia, ending in Dubrovnik. The construction of this trail started in 1898 and ended in 1901. Today this trail is reconstructed into a cycling trail.
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A unique experience on the world-famous Ciro cycling route that connects the two countries by cycling from Mostar to Trebinje and further towards Dubrovnik. Cycle and discover our natural heritage!
Cycling through the Herzegovina Hilly carst from Trebinje to Ciro railroad station Hum. After a short break we go for a tour of the Vjetrenica cave and the old Zavala railway station where we have a beautiful view of Popovo polje. The visit to the cave is followed by cycling from Zavala to Ciro station Hum. The road passes through picturesque landscapes of Herzegovinian karst with a view on the Popovo field, along the way we will make the stops on various view points and resting spots until we return Trebinje.
Get to know the locals, their lives and customs, and discover their hospitality. Ciro Railroad is a trail that will surely enchant you and leave wonderful experiences and memories, and cycling along this trail you will discover all the charms of the Balkans and the beautiful views and landscapes of nature that Herzegovina offers. This is a trail that has been written about by many world-famous magazines, such as the British “The Guardian” and the American “New York Times”, while Lonly Planet has ranked this trail as the fourth most desirable tourist destination.
Wine route: Herzegovinian vineyards
We Cycle back to Trebinje along the wine road in the heart of Herzegovina, the most important vineyards in the region, getting to know the local tradition of producing the famous varieties of wine Žilavka and Blatina. There we will visit the Winery for wine tasting.
On request: Wine & Tasting
Vjetrenica cave & Railroad of Ciro museum
Vjetrenica also known as the blowhole, is the largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the world this cave is one of the richest in terms of it´s subterranean biodiversity: among more than two hundred different species are registered in it.
The museum is located near the cave, where a beautiful adapted train station turned restaurant resides nearby.
BEFORE YOU GO:
We start our journey in the beautiful cafe Platani, which is located in the center of Trebinje and is a favorite gathering place of the locals of Trebinje, as well as tourists who enjoy drinking coffee there.
There is also a tourist center nearby, so you can get first-hand information about tourist locations worth visiting in Trebinje.
The excursion begins in Trebinje, by cycling and touring the city’s sights and rich cultural and historical surroundings. We cycle towards Aqua Park Trebinje, and on our way we will pass by the Duži Monastery and furter we will enter on the Ćira trail.
During cycling, we definitely recommend that you take a break and picnic at the Ciro station Hum, because it is located in the middle of the trip and is worth a visit these ruins. On this section, expect 45 km of easy cycling from Trebinje to Zavala, with a beautiful landscape and a view of Popovo polje. It is important to mention that before the Ciro station Hum you have a separation for Dubrovnik (left) and Zavala (right), and this time you stick to Zavala and drive to the right.
While cycling, we will visit several Ćiro stations, namely: Ćiro station in Zavala, Ćiro station Grmljani, Ćiro station Poljice, Ćiro station Jasenica Lug, Ćiro station Hum, čiro station Uskopje, and finally on comeing back to Trebinje you can visit Ćiro station in Trebinje where we also have a live copy of Ćiro train.
When coming to Zavala you can visit the Vjetrenica Cave, the largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the most diverse cave in the world. It is part of the Dinaric Alps mountain range, which is known for its karst and speleological features. Vjetrenica also known as the blowhole, is the largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the world this cave is one of the richest in terms of it´s subterranean biodiversity: among more than two hundred different species are registered in it.
The museum is located near the cave, where a beautiful adapted train station turned restaurant resides nearby.
When we arrive in Zavala, we are halfway through our journey, more precisely, we will return the same way, and we definitely recommend that you refresh yourself in the restaurant Zavala and taste local specialties and local cuisine.
We Cycle back to Trebinje along the wine road in the heart of Herzegovina, the most important vineyards in the region, getting to know the local tradition of producing the famous varieties of wine žilavka and blatina. There we will visit the Winery for wine tasting and cheese & ham platter.
On request: Wine & Tasting
We end our trip in Trebinje, but this time we also visit the old town of Trebinje, which is a favorite gathering place of many residents of Trebinje in the afternoon. Many restaurants and cafes offer a unique experiential and excellent gastronomic offer.
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