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Vlašić
Near: Travnik
The mountain above Travnik, home to a ski resort, paragliding and the famous Vlašić cheese. Winter and summer tips.
- Best time
- Skiing December to March. Hiking and paragliding in summer
- Region
- Above Travnik
Vlašić is the mountain rising directly above Travnik, with its highest point at just over 1,900 meters. Its Babanovac resort area is a popular ski center in winter, and in summer it is known for hiking, paragliding and wide views over central Bosnia. The mountain is also famous across the Balkans for Vlašić cheese (vlašićki or travnički sir), a white sheep's cheese made by shepherds who still graze their flocks on its high meadows.
Practical info
- Ski pass
- Day passes usually cheaper than Jahorina
- Getting there
- About 30 minutes by car from Travnik, 1.5 to 2 hours from Sarajevo
- Buy
- Vlašić cheese from local shepherds and markets
- Last checked
- October 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
FAQ
Where is Vlašić?
Above the town of Travnik in central Bosnia.
What is Vlašić known for?
Skiing, paragliding and its famous sheep's cheese.