{"id":10176,"date":"2023-11-14T03:24:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T02:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bike.herzegovinabike.ba\/?post_type=tour&p=10176"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:57:07","slug":"ciro-trail-mostar-capljina","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/www.herzegovinabike.ba\/en\/tour\/ciro-trail-mostar-capljina\/","title":{"rendered":"Ciro Trail: Mostar - \u010capljina"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u0106iro Adventure: From Mostar to \u010capljina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the \u0106iro Trail, a unique cycling adventure that takes you on a journey filled with history, natural beauty, and cultural heritage in Herzegovina. If you\u2019re looking for an unforgettable experience that blends historical charm with breathtaking landscapes, this is the route that will capture your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u0106iro Trail cycling path merges history, nature, and adventure, following the route of the former narrow-gauge railway from Mostar to Dubrovnik. Ride along the tracks of the legendary \u0106iro and discover landscapes once filled with the sounds of steam locomotives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About \u0106iro and the Railway\u2019s History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0106iro was a symbol of connection, progress, and daily life in Herzegovina. Built in the late 19th century during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the narrow-gauge railway linked Metkovi\u0107 to Mostar and continued through Popovo Polje, Ravno, and all the way to Dubrovnik. The steam locomotive, with its creaks, whistles, and clouds of steam, brought prosperity and connectivity to the region. Today, the railway has been transformed into a scenic cycling trail, following the historical route and linking cultural landmarks with natural wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The section of the \u0106iro Trail from Mostar to \u010capljina is part of this cycling network, guiding you along the Neretva River, through vineyards and historic towns that reflect Herzegovina's rich past and charming present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0106iro Trail from Mostar to \u010capljina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route begins 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 Bi\u0161\u0107e 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blagaj, located just five 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through \u010citluk and \u010capljina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Further along, the route passes the 16th-century \u017ditomisli\u0107 Monastery, a significant spiritual and cultural center for the Orthodox community. Near Surmanci, you\u2019ll find a turn-off leading to the famous pilgrimage site of Me\u0111ugorje. Across the Neretva River rises the picturesque Po\u010ditelj, an impressive example of oriental architecture nestled in a natural amphitheater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In \u010capljina, the final stop of this segment, a reminder of \u0106iro 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 Trebi\u017eat River cascades 30 meters down into emerald pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Choose the \u0106iro Trail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n