Self-Guided Cycling on Ciro Trail: Mostar to Capljina

Embark on a self-guided cycling adventure on the Ćiro Trail from Mostar to Čapljina. Follow the route of the former narrow-gauge railway from Mostar to Dubrovnik. Ride along the tracks of the legendary Ćiro and discover landscapes once filled with the sounds of steam locomotives.

Start your journey at the Spanish Square in Mostar, near the former railway station. The first section leads through the historic Old Town, dominated by the world-renowned Stari Most (Old Bridge), a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Moving through Bišće Polje, the trail follows the Neretva River canyon, parallel to the modern railway, offering magnificent views of the Buna River confluence and the striking Bunski Kanali.

Blagaj, located just 5 kilometers away, features one of Europe's largest karst springs and a 16th-century Dervish tekke. This place of exceptional beauty and spiritual significance is well worth a visit. Overlooking Blagaj is the medieval fortress of Herceg Stjepan, renowned for its legendary hidden treasure.

Further along, the route passes the 16th-century Žitomislić Monastery, a significant spiritual and cultural center for the Orthodox community. Near Surmanci, you’ll find a turn-off leading to the famous pilgrimage site of Međugorje.

Across the Neretva River rises the picturesque Počitelj, an impressive example of oriental architecture nestled in a natural amphitheater. In Čapljina, the final stop of this segment, a reminder of Ćiro remains in the form of preserved plane trees at the site of the former railway station.

Just a few kilometers away are the spectacular Kravica Waterfalls, a natural gem where the Trebižat River cascades 30 meters down into emerald pools.