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The Ciro Trail is a cycle path that begins in Dubrovnik and travels through southern Croatia into Herzegovina and on to the majestic town of Mostar.
START / FINISH - Dubrovnik
Activity code: BOCY01
Difficulty: Moderate (approx. 45 – 85 km cycling per day).
Duration: 7 Days
This cycling route uses the track of the original steam railway built in 1903 during Austro-Hungarian times,but closed in 1976. It has now re-opened as a new and unique bike trail named Ciro (after the popular steam train, Ciro). An important note, the bike trail does not follow original railway ALL the way from Dubrovnik to Mostar because some parts are still used for train traffic (between the town of Capljina and Mostar). On this itinerary we have included small alternative roads near to the railway on that section.
On your arrival at Mostar you could continue cycling further up north to Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina); however it would take a few more days.
Additional Information
This tour combines paved and unpaved roads (gravel). There are few steep climbs; however, not more than 5-7%. The route passes through stunning landscapes: the green valley of Popovo Polje, rivers Trebisnjica and Neretva, rural areas and small villages of Herzegovina, picturesque and historical towns: Dubrovnik, Mostar, Pocitelj.
This is very different and unique bike ride which gives you an opportunity to explore unique scenery, sleep in old train stations and taste great local food. The Ciro bike route is a seven days bike tour from Dubrovnik, following old Austro-Hungarian railroad trail up to Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina and goes back to Croatian coast, finishing in Dubrovnik.
Tour details:
Type of accommodation
Bike Rental
Bike rental includes: fully equipped rental bike with helmet, patch kit, spare tube, pump, lock, rack and water bottle holder.
Based upon 2 persons travelling.
Bike rental (per day) from: £ 15 per person
Single supplement: £ 188 per person
Itinerary
Check out of your guest house and take the included morning shuttle from Konavle to Dubac (a small town close to the border crossing with Herzegovina). Cycle up to the border, once you have passed through the frontier join the "Railroad Ciro" through Herzegovina and on to the valley of Popovo Polje.
This morning you will continue cycling on the Ciro Trail towards Popovo Polje (a valley that spreads below the former railway line), passing by small towns and through very rural area. Today you will also visit Hutovo town and its lake in a stunnily picturesque valley, cross the river Neretva and cycle over the old railway bridge, constructed by the famous Gustav Eiffel. The end point for the trail and today’s ride is at Capljina town.
This section of the route follows Neretva River, along small roads as the railway is still working here. At one stage you will cross the river and reach a beautiful old town called Blagaj, located at the spring of Buna River. This day ends with time to discover Mostar town, where you spend
the night.
