1984 Olympic Bodsled Run

As per a previous post, we have already been up to Igman, and viewed the disused ski jumps perched on the side of the mountain. To get the full set of Olympic venues, a trip to the disused bobsled run was still outstanding. After a couple of failed attempts (we got totally lost trying to find Trebevic), we eventually made it this weekend.

It was definitely worth the wait as it is a quite a remarkable sight. Now we know where it is, it is quite easy. Follow the signs up to Trebevic (via Grbevica), cross the transit road and the pass a petrol station on your right. Turn left at the T-junction (sign posted Pale/Jahorina) and then stay on this road for about 10km. It is quite a road. Beautiful views, but the road itself is in dreadful condition. At one point, there is only one side of the road with tarmac as the other side seems to be slipping away. Eventually, you will reach a large car park (on both sides of the road) and there is a section of graffiti’d bobsled track. Take a left here, drive through the car park and keep going. After a 1km or so, it will be in front of you... the back and underside of a large piece of track. Drive under the track and you can park in the little car park.

At this location, you can get a great view of a small section of the track, which is now covered in graffiti. It is also possible to get onto the track and walk up and down it - although please be careful! Be warned, do not walk off/around the track, I understand the area is heavily mined; therefore stay only on the tarmac.

We took a short walk up the track, there was a lot further we could go and we will go back at some point as I would love to walk up to the start. I understand that further down the course, the track has been heavily damaged and there are sections missing, therefore if you are faced with a gap do not just jump onto the ground and climb up on the other side, it is recommended you take someone who knows the area and the mine threat.