Trekking Bosnia and Herzegovina

There are two types of trekking, competitive and recreational. Competition in the trek takes place in a large area (150 kilometers) and competitors must reach checkpoints marked on maps that were given before the race. Races can last days, weeks or one month, depending on the size of the race. The equipment used in the trek involves walking sticks and a backpack in which competitors usually carry food and drink for several days, and other supplies. Recreational trek involves hiking through various relief and long paths in larger groups and is not intended for competition, but the enjoyment of nature, society and movement. Thus, the trek often spend the night in a tent or in huts where they exist on a trekking trail.

On the south east part of Europe, on the west part of the Balkan peninsula is located the heart-shaped country- Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina borders with Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. The country is divided in two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Serbia; and in one district- Brcko. The same name Bosnia and Herzegovina leads to a conclusion that is about two different names that we are talking about. The names indicate historic and age different development regions. The name Bosnia was first mentioned in the X. century and it was used for middle and north area of the river Bosna. Herzegovina instead was mentioned for the first time in the XV: century and its origin comes from the word "herceg" which was a sort of title for the sovereign of the area, while in the former name was Hum and Zahumlje.

The rich history of the territory, that the occupies nowadays, gives us the confirmation that during the centuries the state changed its territory shape and was...