NATURAL PREDISPOSITIONS OF MOUNTAIN TOURISM IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE POSSIBILITIES OF DEVELOPMENT FOR HICKING, CLIMBING, SPELEOLOGY, AND SKI TOURING

Alen LEPIRICA, Vidomir OBRADOVIĆ

Abstract

Based on the rich mountainous natural features that Bosnia and Herzegovina has as a small country, it has numerous natural values that need to be further touristic valorization and evaluated. In this paper, emphasis is placed on touristic and recreational activities that are focused on the analysis of the natural predisposition for hiking, climbing, speleology, and ski touring. The analyzed part of the central Dinaric Mountain area is suitable for tourist affirmation of this kind of mountain tourism. It is necessary to promote these mentioned sports and recreational activities in the surrounding area and the same country. It is particularly highlighted in this paper to expand the protected areas in this country, which would stimulate economic development and better organize the mentioned types of mountain tourism.

Pages: 108 - 119