BEST PARAGLIDING SITES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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The Top 20 Paragliding sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

Trebevic Sarajevo

Located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this paragliding site offers a south-facing takeoff at 1383 meters above sea level (ASL). There is another south-facing takeoff at 1566 meters ASL and a north-facing takeoff at 1167 meters ASL, which is ideal for ridge lift soaring on a south wind or utilizing thermals. The site has excellent thermal potential, making it suitable for thermal soaring and some cross-country (XC) flights. Pilots have the opportunity to fly across Sarajevo, with a few flights reaching Kosevo. Cross-country routes can take you towards Barice and Mrkovici. Landing is typically done at Vraca - Miljevici. Access to the site is from Sarajevo, heading towards Vraca, Zlatiste, Studenkovici, and then to the mountain top. For more information, you can visit the Paragliding Club Vertigo's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pgvertigo/

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Banja Luka Ponir

Located in the Vrbanja region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this paragliding site offers a takeoff height of 576 meters with an approximate height difference of 350 meters. It is occasionally used and is known for thermal flying. The site record is 12.5 km. For more details, you can contact Paragliding Klub Banja Luka. They are based at Kralja Alfonsa XIII 10, 78000 Banjaluka. You can reach them via phone/fax at 051 466 558 or mobile at 065 510 440 and 065 516 073. Alternatively, you can email them at kancelarija@airdrenaline.rs.ba. For additional information, visit their website: [Paragliding Klub Banja Luka](http://www.airdrenaline.rs.ba).

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Trebevic Sarajevo

At an altitude of 1550 meters, this paragliding site is rarely used but offers excellent soaring opportunities. There are two main take-off points oriented toward the south: one at 1383 meters above sea level (ASL) and another at 1566 meters ASL. Additionally, there is a north-facing take-off point at 1167 meters ASL, which is ideal for ridge lift soaring on a south wind or catching thermals. The site has excellent thermal potential, making it possible to fly across Sarajevo, with some flights reaching as far as Koševo. Cross-country flights can be made towards Barice and Mrkovići. The designated landing area is at Vraca - Miljevići. Access to the site is from Sarajevo, heading towards Vraca, then Zlatište, Studenkovići, and finally to the mountain top. Paragliding Club Vertigo provides more information and community support: https://www.facebook.com/pgvertigo/ The take-off area features a nice slope with a few rocks, making it suitable even for beginners. More details can be found here: http://www.flightlog.org/fl.html?l=1&a=22&country_id=27&start_id=2472

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Blidinje jezero

This site is situated at an elevation of 1282 meters. It has a low popularity rating, indicating that it is rarely used by paragliders. There is only one recorded flight log, which suggests limited activity. The site is primarily used for soaring flights.

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Blidinje

At an elevation of 1304 meters with a height difference of 115 meters, this paragliding site is rarely used. It offers various takeoff options, with the southwest (SW) direction being the standard choice. The site is primarily suitable for soaring. For more details, you can check out these flight logs: [Flight Log 1](http://www.paraglidingforum.com/leonardo/flight/36178) [Flight Log 2](http://www.paraglidingforum.com/leonardo/flight/36177)

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Selakovici Fojnica

At an altitude of 1750 meters, this paragliding site is moderately popular among enthusiasts. It is regularly used for thermal soaring flights, making it a reliable choice for those looking to experience consistent thermal activity.

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Borci Bugojno

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina has a takeoff height of 672 meters and a height difference of 310 meters. It is occasionally used and offers opportunities for soaring. Cross-country flights are possible here, with the site record being 18.9 kilometers. For more detailed information, you can visit local paragliding clubs or forums.

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Trebevic Sarajevo

Located at approximately 1150 meters above sea level, this paragliding site is rarely used and primarily serves as a training ground. The Paragliding Club Vertigo manages this location, and you can find more information on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pgvertigo/. The north-facing take-off point is situated at 1167 meters above sea level. This spot is ideal for soaring ridge lift when there is a south wind or for catching thermals. There are also south-facing take-off points at 1383 meters and 1566 meters above sea level. The site offers excellent thermal potential, making it possible to fly across Sarajevo, with occasional flights reaching Kosevo. Cross-country flights can be made towards Barice and Mrkovici. The designated landing area is at Vraca - Miljevici. To access the site, travel from Sarajevo towards Vraca, then continue to Zlatiste, Studenkovici, and finally to the mountain top. The take-off area features a gentle slope with a few rocks, making it suitable even for beginners. For additional details, visit: http://www.flightlog.org/fl.html?l=1&a=22&country_id=27&start_id=2472.

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Stipanjici N

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina is situated at an elevation of 919 meters with a height difference of 50 meters. It is rarely used and primarily suitable for soaring. The site record is 0.1 km, indicating limited flight distance achieved here.

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Grcka Gradina Manjaca Velika Gradina Manjača

Located in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, this paragliding site offers a takeoff altitude of 924 meters with a height difference of approximately 130 meters. Although it is occasionally used, it provides opportunities for soaring and cross-country (XC) flights. Despite the modest height difference, it remains one of the better spots in Bosnia for paragliding. The site record for this location is 40.8 km, showcasing its potential for longer flights under the right conditions. Another nearby site in the same region has a record of 8.3 km. For those interested in visualizing the experience, you can check out these flight videos: - [Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P322GsEBsYA) - [Video 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15trXlI7vu0) - [Video 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxYxdBCmjDU) Takeoff coordinates are at 999 meters altitude, located at 44.61.880 N / 16.95.484 E. The landing zone is at 702 meters altitude, located at 44.62.215 N / 16.96.588 E. The optimal wind directions for this site are from the northeast (NE) and east (E), with a vertical difference of 297 meters.

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Igman Hrasnica Babi dol Sarajevo

Altitude: 982 meters, Height Difference: 335 meters This site is occasionally used and offers thermal soaring with cross-country potential. However, be cautious of the Sarajevo airport CTR. Region: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The site record is 108.1 km. For more details, visit: https://www.extremesport.ba Takeoff is oriented towards east and east-northeast. Our lowest takeoff near Sarajevo is at 970 meters above sea level, with a height difference of 500 meters. The takeoff is oriented towards the north-northeast and is not suitable for beginners. It has excellent thermal potential, especially in the evening hours, allowing for several hours of stable flight. There is cross-country potential towards Bjelasnica. The landing zone is just below the takeoff area in the valley. Access is via Ilidza - Sokolovic Kolonija - Igman war road to the takeoff. Warning: Do not cross the power line near the suburb of Hrasnica during flight. You must call the airport control tower before flying. Flying without local pilots is not allowed. For more information, visit: http://www.vertigo-sa.com/IgmanEn.html

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Kocerin

This paragliding site is located at an altitude of 656 meters with a height difference of 330 meters. The take-off area is short, tight, and steep, which requires some skill to navigate. To reach the site, you can take a 35-minute car ride from Mostar followed by a 15-minute walk. Although this site is not frequently used, it offers a good and enjoyable flying experience, especially when other sites are not flyable. For more details, you can visit [Paragliding Extreme](http://pgk-extreme.page.tl/Naslovnica.htm). For paragliding school inquiries: Tel: +387 63 348 686 Email: tandem.letovi@gmail.com

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Lipovac

The takeoff altitude is 611 meters with a height difference of approximately 400 meters. This site is rarely used and primarily suitable for soaring flights. Located in the Banjaluka region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the site has a recorded flight distance of 13.7 km. For more information, you can contact Paragliding Klub Banja Luka: Website: [Paragliding Klub Banja Luka](http://www.airdrenaline.rs.ba) Address: Kralja Alfonsa XIII 10, 78000 Banjaluka Phone/Fax: +387 51 466 558 Mobile: +387 65 510 440, +387 65 516 073 Email: kancelarija@airdrenaline.rs.ba

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Akovac

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina is situated at an elevation of 1053 meters. It is rarely used and typically offers short flights. The site record is 0.8 km.

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Sanski Most "Magarice"

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina has a take-off height of 391 meters and a height difference of approximately 225 meters. It has only one flight logged, but cross-country (XC) flights are possible. The site record is 38.0 km. For more details, you can visit other paragliding information websites.

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Kupres Adria Ski

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina is situated at an elevation of 1611 meters with a height difference of 480 meters. It is rarely used and primarily suitable for soaring flights. The site record is 3.5 kilometers.

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Biljaca Rakitno

The paragliding site in Rakitno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, offers a takeoff altitude between 1230-1313 meters above sea level, with a height difference of 410 meters. This site is occasionally used and is known for its soaring conditions, with the possibility of cross-country flights. However, the takeoff can be challenging for some pilots. The takeoff area faces south to southwest at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level. It is wide open but can be a bit tricky for launching. For a visual overview, you can watch a video of the site here: [Rakitno Paragliding Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M4jh27nQvk). The site record for the longest flight is 50.4 km.

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Hercegovacka gudura

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a height of 607 meters, is occasionally used by pilots. It offers opportunities for thermal soaring and cross-country (XC) flights, making it a good spot for those looking to practice ridge soaring. The site record for the longest flight is 26.8 km.

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Lib

This paragliding site in Bosnia and Herzegovina has an elevation of 995 meters with a height difference of 120 meters. It is occasionally used and is suitable for soaring. The site record is 9.2 km. For more detailed information, you can visit ParaglidingEarth.

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Lisac Zenica

The take-off point is situated at an elevation of 1266 meters, with a height difference of approximately 600-800 meters. This site is located in the Zenica region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is infrequently used, but some cross-country (XC) flying is possible. The site record for distance is 11.2 km, with favorable wind directions being South, Southeast, East, and Northeast. The take-off directions include Northeast, East, Southeast, South, and Southwest. For more information, you can visit [ParaglidingEarth](https://www.paraglidingearth.com).

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