Bihac-Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Una National Park, Rafting on river Una

OR city BihaÆ belongs to Canton A–You, located in Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, at NW. Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Bihac, first mentioned, Map issued by the Bela IV, Croatian king in -Oungarias 26 February 1260. The 1262, It was declared a free royal city, all free-trade and crafts, without the mediation of nobles. The 1592 dominated by the Ottoman Empire. The 1878, It became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the Bihac you should definitely come to admire the River A. The area is full of agencies that organize water activities, especially rafting, at A. If not interested in alternative activities A, you can enjoy it from a coffee-restaurant, of the many that exist, next to the river.

BICHATS –BIHAC, SIGHTS

Browsing city BihaÆ (City Bihac) and the region includes :

• Mosque Fehtija (Bosnian : Fethija mosque), former Catholic church (1266), dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. It is considered the oldest building of Gothic style in BiH and is classified as national Monument. Subsequently, during the Ottoman domination, (1592), converted into a mosque (Market Džemaludina Čauševića, Bihac).

• Church St. Anthony of Padua (fee 19^th), stands out with its tall rectangle bell tower. Built originally as Orthodox Church, on the ruins of the old medieval church. Subsequently, after the 1941, It was demolished and in its place was built a Catholic church. in the spring of 1944 the Bihać bombed by air from British forces, The church was destroyed.

the steeple, and the remains of the church, are national Monument. Belfry St. Anthony - Captain's Tower

• Mausoleum (Bosnian : Turbo - Mauzolej) Ottoman period and Austro-Hungarian. Constitutes national Monument. Tower Captain -Mafsoleio

• tower Captain (Bosnian : Captain's tower), probably built in 1205 as part of the defensive walls Bihać. During the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and up 1959 It was used as a prison. Today it houses the regional Museumof canton A–your and you will see findings from excavations in the region, as the Archaeological Site of Ripač. Constitutes national Monument and you will find at the bottom of the city, on the left bank of river Una (Gazi Husrev-Bey, Bihac, tel. :+387 37 223 21).

• Museum AVNOJ Session 1 (Bosnian : Museum of the First Session of AVNOJ), down town.

The AVNOJ Museum Conference and Kloster building (the Cathedral and the School of Monks, The Cult of the Blood of Christ) They form a single architectural set belonging to national Monuments. held here, at 26 November 1942, or 1^or meeting "Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia» (Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia – CIVIL). You will see documents, photos, artworks from the collection of the Museum AVNOJ etc. (fifth Corps 2, Bihac, tel. : +387 37 223 214).

• University of BihaÆ, founded in 1997 and is one of the 8 BiH public universities (Pape Ivana Pavla II 2 / II, Bihac, tel.: +387 37 222 022, www.unbi.ba)
• City Park Bihac, park ideal for relaxation next to Una (Patriot League, Bihac)

• Stari Grad Sokolac, the old medieval town located at A. hill debeljaca, on the left bank of the Una, 3 km before the Bihac. At the top stands the medieval Fortress, which was occupied by the Ottomans (1592) today is national Monument.

• Old Town Ostrožac with the castle Ostrožac (16^th ) (M4.2, Ostrožac at Uni, tel. : +387 61 236 641). Located on the road between Bihać and Bosanska Krupa, near the village Ostrožac. Originally built by the Ottomans but was a 2^or adding years 1900 and 1906.

NATIONAL PARK A – (NP A)

The UNA National Park (Bosnian : National Park Una), located in NW. of BiH. At 29 May 2008 declared National Park. It is only 35 km from National Park Plitvice Lakes, of Croatia. covers 19.800 ha, of which most are located in the City of Bihać, and to a lesser extent, in town – Municipality Bosanski Petrovac and Drvar town. the 13.500 ha are under strict protection regime while remaining 6.300 hectares are under development regime. The Park includes the river and the valley of Una, the river and the gorge of Unac, River Krka, (in D.) and the mountain slopes around the rivers.

The Bihac It is one of 2 settlements located very near National Park A, and next to River A.

THE 2^th settlement, and largest, it's the Kulen Vakuf, which also belongs to City of Bihać and to Canton A–You. The Kulen Vakuf founded by the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Ahmed I, who built the 1^The mosque in the area, the Glass Sultan Ahmed (Bosnian : Sultan Ahmed Mosque). Over the hill, and the left bank of A, is located or old city Ostrovica with medieval – Ottoman Castle Ostrovica, national Monument, and with nice views Kulen Vakuf.

The park is divided into 2 Guest bands Štrbacki buk-Lohovo, village Lohovo – Shrimp, and Milancev buk – Martin Brod. THE Strbacki buk It is the most impressive waterfall, height 24,5 m.

The Niagara Martin Brod (Bosnian : Waterfalls in Martin Brod) It is a set of waterfalls, length 800 m. to plummet 54 m. forming river Una. It boasts the Milancev Buk (great Waterfall), as it is the most beautiful.

The Group Falls travertine Martin Brod National Park Una is on the Provisional List of UNESCO (documentation submitted by the country, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 10-4-2019).

The village of Martin Brod, where the waterfalls are located, It is on the river Una. It belongs to the City of Bihać, in Canton Una-Sana, within BiH Federation. On the east side of the village, the river meets the Una Unac. On the left bank of the Unac, and near the confluence of the Una worth visiting the Orthodox Monastery Rmanj (15^th or 16^th ), dedicated to Saint Nicholas. From 2007 a National Monument.

The river Una, who gave his name to National Park, springs village Lower Suvaja down the mountain Strazbenica of Croatia. Its length 214,60 km and it is the natural border between B-E and Croatia. The Tufa formations, such as waterfalls, the rivers, the white water passes, streams combined with tectonic movements, They represent the most important features of this extraordinary river.

The river Unac, stems from the term Tent (height 1.872 m.), in altitude 876 m., in course before the city loggers forms the artificial lake Zupica, and reaches, the narrowest point, in the Martin Ford, where he meets A. approximately has a length 66 km and an altitude difference of about 450 m. THE river Unac, and Canyon Unac owned National Park A.

The river Krka, length 5 km, a natural border B-E and Croatia. It springs from the village Cvjetnić, the old watermill, and all the way to pass from National Park A.

To UNA National Park has 6 access entrances, with ticket. H entrance 1 Gorjevac, entrance 3 Ćelije and entrance 5 Martin Brod have Information Centers. In the National Park Dogs allowed on leash, while using mini bus required muzzle. Information : National Park A or national Park A (NP A), Bosnian 1, Bihac, tel.: +387 37 221 528, http://nationalpark-una.ba

ACTIVITIES IN THE NATIONAL PARK A

Activities such as rafting, kfoot and canoe, Friendly alone River A, and no other rivers national park, namely Unac and Krka.

routes RAFTING the river A

The Una National Park does not provide services rafting, as there are about agencies that undertake the organization.

The most famous routes rafting are the folowing :

1. Route : Štrbački Buk – Lohova, the most famous.

Its length : 17 km, duration : 4h, volume of water (weight of water) : 4^The – 5^The, temperature : 15 ° C, months : April – October

2. Route : Church - Grmuša

Its length : 17,5 km, duration : 4h, volume of water (weight of water) : level 2^The – 3^The, temperature : 15 ° C , months : April to October. Because at this point the river is quieter, and the water level low enough, the route indicated except for rafting Kayak and canoe.

routes KAYAK the river A

1. Route kfoot 1

Since the upper stream of river A, route from Martin Brod to Kulen Vakuf, in his heart Una National Park.

2. Route kfoot 2

From the village Srbljani, downward Grmuša.

OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE NATIONAL PARK A – BIHAC

Hiking, cycling, fishing, bathroom, diving, swimming, jumping from bridges, are some of them that you can do to National Park :

• Scuba River Diving UNAdventure, exploration of the seabed A A RC «Kiro Rafting»
• «International A Regatta» (Bosnian : The International TouristsCka A regatta), held annually, for 4 days, about the end of July. The booting from Martin Brod and the camp «Lucka», where passing by the Kulen Vakuf reaches Štrbački buk (navigation 20 Km). The 2^The stage follows the path Štrbački buk – Bihac, 25 km. The 3^The step comprises Bihac, the islands Bihac and the city bosanska Krupa, 30 km northeast. of Bihać (navigation 20 km). Intermediates are concerts, meals, relaxation, jumping from City Bridge Bihac etc..
• Fly Fishing Club (FFC) "A Fly" BihaÆ, traditional game fishing. Held annually on the rivers Una and Unac, involving fishermen from neighboring countries (information, tel. : +387 37 221131). Of the approximately, 15 Fish species, located in the National Park Una district, most important is: trout (Salmo Trutta), a relatively rare across Europe and Grayling (Thymallus Thymalsus), kind of rare and endangered.
• International Cycling Tour "Bihac – Una National Park», in August. The cycling route «Una Bihac -National Park», (Gorjevac entrance), includes 45 km route, trail and asphalt.
• Swimming at River A, settlements and within the national park (not near the falls).
• Boating in -periigisi A, boats will find in most hotels and camp

Typical boat tour on the river Una

FOR AGENCIES RAFTING IN A

Registered agencies that organize water sports activities in Una National Park is :

• Rafting HUT «ADUNA», Information on HOTEL PARK, fifth Corps 3, Bihac , tel.: +387 37 221 431, 226 431, and ADA HOTEL, www.aduna.ba
• Rafting Center Svarog, Štrbački buk B. B, Bihac, B-E, tel.: +387 63 061 044, https://www.facebook.com/SvarogRafting
• RC «A Unique», Lohovo bb, in the 10^The km before the Bihać, B-E, tel. mobile: +387 61 444 532, http://una-unique-rafting.com. Located right on the borders of Una National Park
• UNA RC «Kiro Rafting», 3*, bb golubić, 5 km from Bihać, and 1 km from the airport Golubić, tel. : +387 37 361 110, +387 61 192 338, http://www.una-kiro-rafting.com
• Rafting Center "Discover Bihac", Bb Vakuf, Bihac, B-E, tel. : +387 62 229 259, +387 61 149 799 http://www.discoverbihac.ba
• "An Aqua Centar", Racic bb, Shrimp, B-E, tel. : +387 61 604 313, http://www.una-aqua.com
• «Una Aquarius» Extreme Adventure Sports Agency, Loskun bb, Bihac, B-E, tel. : +387 61 924 624, +387 61 354 544, http://www.una-aquarius.com
• Una Sport White Regatta, Klokot – Pecikovici bb, Bihac, B-E, tel. : +387 37 380 222, +3873 73 80 180, +387 61 138 853, http://www.una-rafting.ba
• Green River Rafting Centre – Kulen Vakuf, Lohovo bb, Bihac, B-E, tel. : +385 91 181 1819, http://unarafting.com
• A Pirates BihaÆ,5 korpus 19b, Bihac, tel. : +387 61 782 339 (B-E), https://unapirat.com

BIHAC– ACCOMMODATION & FOOD IN RIVER A

In the region of city ​​of Bihac There are many accommodations, hotels, camping, restaurants and cafes, with most of them located beside the River Una.

Indicatively we mention the following :

• Hotel THERE IS, 3*, Orljani bb, on the river Una, 4 km from city center BihaÆ, 2 km from to Bus Station BihaÆ.
• Hotel Park, fifth Corps 3, Bihac, tel.: +387 37 226-394
• Game Orljani, Orljani bb, M5, Bihac, (Autokamp), tel. :+387(0)37226394, +387(0)37226389, +387(0)37226390, +387(0)37221431
• Camping White, Klokot – Pecikovići bb, 14 km from Bihać, except stay organized and rafting in Una
• Camping Tara-Raft : bb golubić, Bihac, http://www.tara-raft.com,
• Green River Rafting Centre – Kulen Vakuf, Lohova, B-E, tel. : +38762229259, http://unarafting.com, organizes rafting in Una
• Kamp Una RC «Kiro Rafting» : http://www.una-kiro-rafting.com, except accommodation organized rafting and kayak in Una
• Hotel Opal Exclusive Bihac, Opal Grupa, 5 korpusa bb, Pritoka, Bihac, tel. : +387 61 476 199
• Hotel Pavilion, Alley Alija Izetbegović, Bihac, tel. : +387 37 224-194
• Apartment Una Strbacki Buk, Orašac bb, Kulen Vakuf, tel. : +387 62 332 775
• Eco Village Natura Art,Lohovo bb Bihac, 7 km, tel. : +387 37 224 183
• Motel Promenade, bosanska bb, Bihac, tel.: +387 37 316-521
• Apartments MLIN & «NEB Restaurant», Put the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bihac, next to the river, tel. :+387 61 144 200 MILL
• Restaurant Sance, Orljani bb, literally in the river
• River Dock, Street BiH Army Ripac, Bihac, riverside coffee, sweet food, tel. :+387 63 797 8

BIHAC & National Park A – ACCESS

The National Park UNA or Nacionalni Park Una (NP A), Located in Bosanska 1, Bihac, tel.: +387 37 221 528 , http://nationalpark-una.ba. To Bus Station Bihać (Bosnian : Bus station Bihaæ), Bihać is located in the street Put Armije Republike Bosne i Hercegovine 77000, Bihac, tel. :+387 37 311 939, http://www.unatransport.ba. The bus connects Bihać with the capital Sarajevo, and most cities in BiH as the Cazin, Meadow, Banja Luka etc.. Access to BihaÆ and NP A It can be done as follows :

• country Bosnia – Herzegovina

-from Sarajevo to Bihac, via motorway M5. In the Ripač, follow the left bank of the river Aa, and after you cross the bridge, you arrive in the village Lohova. The Lohova is the village at the end of Strbački Buk, 5 km from the border Užljebić (county Zadar).

– from Sarajevo to BihaÆ and back to railways of BiH Federation, FBiH (information, tel. : +387 33 655 330, zfbh.ba )

• country Croatian

-from Zagreb, capital of Croatia, a good route is to Karlovac Croatian, Slunj Croatian , Izacic – Licko Petrovo (the BiH borders &Croatia), wherein after 13 km you arrive at Bihac.

-from Zagreb to Bihac there is, almost everyday, bus connection (157 km, trip duration 3 h 15 ', information: https://www.buscroatia.com)

BIHAC – DISTANCES FROM MAJOR CITIES OF THE REGION

• Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina : about 310 km
• Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina : 232 km
• spa wound, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 147 km (via the M4)
• Zagreb, Croatian : 157 km
• Split, Croatian : 222 km ή 277 km (via motorway)
• river, Croatian : 200 km (via the A7)
• Dubrovnik, Croatian : 467 km (through highway)

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - CROATIA, SYNORIAKES TRANSITS

• The border crossing Užljebić is located 3 km from the inlet N^The 6, Ripač of Una National Park. Indicated during the summer months especially if you come from the coast of Croatia (only for passenger traffic and no trucks)
• The borders Izacic (B–E) – Licko Petrovo Selo (Croatian) are 13 km from BihaÆ and 23 km from Una National Park and intended for all categories of vehicles (M5). The Licko Petrovo Selo, region Equal of Croatia It is very near Plitvice Lakes.
• The border crossing Strmica is the nearest and recommended for those coming from N. Croatian and Dalmatian Coast (Sibenik, Split, or Dubrovnik), to N. of Una National Park.
• From the N. Croatian the shortest route is crossing the boundary Užljebić Croatia (county Zadar) – Ripač Bosnia –Herzegovina.

nearest airports

• Zadar Airport, area Zemunik Donji, Croatian : 152 km
• Zagreb Airport, known as Pleso Airport, Croatian: 158 km
• spa wound International Airport, Mahovljani area, Bosnia and Herzegovina : 160 km
• Split Airport, Kaštela region, Croatian: 195 km
• Sarajevo International Airport, Bosnia and Herzegovina : about 320 km
• BihaÆ GolubiÆ Airport, στο Una Sana, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Airport GolubiÆ is about 6 km from Una National Park and BihaÆ, and there is possibility of flight with smaller planes (GA)