Trebevic Mountain Biking Tour: Olympic Bobsleigh Track

You can actually ride a bike down the abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track.

Trebevic Mountain biking tour from Sarajevo climbs the olympic mountain on asphalt and gravel, then descends the 1984 Winter Olympics bobsleigh and luge track on two wheels: one of only a few in the world where that's possible. The route covers around 25 kilometers with 1,170 meters of elevation gain, passing Sniper Alley from above and ending through Sarajevo's narrow streets. Lunch and all gear included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mountain biking and sightseeing on Trebevic

• Meet at Torus Tours office
• Cycle 10 km on asphalt road
• View Sniper Alley from above
• Cycle 4 km on gravel road to mountain top
• Choose and ride 3-7 km trail
• Ride down abandoned Olympic bobsleigh track
• Choose and ride additional trail
• Return to city center through narrow streets

The experience

Trebevic Mountain rises 1,627 meters southeast of Sarajevo, and this ride uses it as a frame for two very different stretches of cycling. The first half climbs roughly 10 kilometers of asphalt road (the same road that served as a front line during the 1992–95 war), then branches onto 4 kilometers of gravel to reach the summit. From there you pick a trail between 3 and 7 kilometers long depending on what suits the group and the conditions that day. The elevation gain across the whole ride is 1,170 meters.

What sets this tour apart is the descent: the Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track, built for the 1984 Winter Games and damaged during the war, sits on the mountainside overlooking the city. The track itself no longer runs bobsleds or luges, but bikes can navigate it: one of only a handful of Olympic bobsleigh tracks in the world where that's actually possible. After the track run, you choose another trail on the way down, then finish by riding through the narrow streets back into the city center. You'll also get a vantage point over Sniper Alley from above, seeing the geography of a place that shaped the city's recent history.

The ride takes 5 to 8 hours depending on pace and trail choice. You start at the Torus Tours office in central Sarajevo, and a guide leads the group in English, Croatian or Serbian. Lunch happens at the mountain top, and the tour supplies the bike, helmet and backpack. Children are welcome from age 14 onward, though the operator notes this is not suitable for anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns, and a moderate fitness level makes the day manageable.

What’s included

• Bike, helmet and backpack for the ride.
• lunch served at the mountain top.
• live guide in English, Croatian or Serbian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day tour: Trebevic Sarajevo MTB mountain biking adventureUp to 10 people · Guide in English, Serbian or Croatian · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00

Option that includes a shuttle vehicleUp to 4 people · Guide in English, Serbian or Croatian · 09:00Shuttle vehicle: this tour option takes you up the first 10 kilometers, an uphill climb starting from Sarajevo.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Croatian and Serbian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Torus Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the full ride if you have moderate fitness and want the complete 25-kilometer experience with both the climb and the descent. Pick the shuttle option if you want to focus on the technical downhill sections and the bobsleigh track without the long asphalt climb.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Croatian and Serbian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

How steep is the climb up Trebevic Mountain on this bike tour?

The total elevation gain across the whole 25-kilometer ride is 1,170 meters. The first half climbs roughly 10 kilometers of asphalt road to the summit, then the descent uses trails and the bobsleigh track to come back down.

What is the Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh Track actually like to ride?

The Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track was built for the 1984 Winter Games and sits on Trebevic Mountain overlooking the city. It was damaged during the war and no longer runs bobsleds or luges, but it is one of only a few Olympic bobsleigh tracks in the world where you can actually ride a bike down it.

Do I get to see Sniper Alley on this tour?

Yes. From the upper part of Trebevic Mountain, you can look down at Sniper Alley from above and see the geography of the street that was a front line during the 1992–95 war.

What happens if I want an easier descent, or if the group is mixed in fitness?

After reaching the summit, you choose a trail between 3 and 7 kilometers long depending on what works best for the group and conditions that day. The guide helps decide which option suits everyone.

Is there a shuttle option if I don't want to climb the whole way?

Yes. One of the two purchase options includes a shuttle vehicle, so you can ride up by van and bike down the mountain instead of cycling the full ascent.