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Regarding the hike from Umoljani to Lukomir we have two options: easier one and harder one. Easier one is mostly flat and would be medium or even lower medium hardness. It will take us to reach Lukomir around 2 - 3 hours, where we shall have one good climb and most of the time will use macadam road, which will guide us to Lukomir. Harder option require a lot of climbing and would be 4 on scale from 1 to 5. This option would require 3 - 4 hours hike. Our personal preferation would be harder option. Once we climb the highest peaks of Saruk, Kobilica or Obalj at crayz 1896 meters above sea level, we shall have the opportunity to witness the outstanding and miraculous views over Visočica, Treskavica and Bjelašnica and its peak Krvavac on amazing 2067 m.a.s.l., but most importantly CANYON of Rakitnica. Also in the far distance numerous villages such as Bobovica, Umoljani and Lukmir as well will be in the reach of our eyes. Once we hit the top of the area, peak called Obalj we shall go for the slow downhill to Lukomir village which is on 1496 meters above sea level.

Once there we go for a deserved resting time, having local coffee, and food we brought with ourselves from Umoljani. Also we shall check into life of locals and maybe buy some handicrafts. We shall have the opportunity to talk and see how the locals live. Lukomir is highest, permanent (inhabited whole year) and most isolated village in Bosnia and Herzegovina. From Lukomir there is outstanding view over Rakitnica canyon which drops down more than 800 meters. After amazing time in Lukomir, we head it back, but this time more relaxed and easy going route of Rakitnica Canyon ridge, which is slightly downhill. This way back is always the same for both options of hike, harder or easier. The route will give us magnificent views over the area such as village of Bobovica, remainings of old watermills, during the season drained or even not beautiful creeks. All in all great stuff. On the way back also we shall walk through maybe even to most beautiful valley in whole Bosnia and Herzegovina, valley which is enriched with experience of Studeni Potok and its waterfall (unless it is gone during the hot summer seasons). Once we reach Umoljani again prepare yourself for best Krompiruša (potato made pie) or Sirnica (cheese made), with again local yoghurt and salat.