Lake Boračko

Boračko Lake, an emerald gem at the north-eastern foot of Mount Prenj, is the only glacial lake in this part of Herzegovina. It lies at 397 metres above sea level, is elliptical in shape, 786 metres long and 402 metres wide, and its clear green water is transparent down to about eight metres. In summer, when the August temperature reaches a pleasant 25 °C, the lake becomes a favourite bathing and outing spot for the people of Konjic, Sarajevo and Mostar.

It is just 20 kilometres from Konjic, linked by a paved road. The lake is known for its rich biodiversity and is a true paradise for anglers – home to carp, zander, chub, trout and freshwater crayfish, while its shores are adorned with water lilies and reeds. The Šištica stream flows out of it and, through a gorge, plunges into the Neretva over a 30-metre waterfall.