The best way to get in touch with nature in Bosnia & Hercegovina is hiking and trekking. Several mountains nearby Sarajevo provide the tourists with splendid opportunities for mountain biking and other adventurous sports. Bosnia & Hercegovina has a lot of rivers, so the country is a good place for river rafting, fishing, and swimming. But take into account that for fishing in some rivers and lakes of the country a special permit is needed. Bosnia & Hercegovina has large areas of forest, streams and mountains, so it has much to offer the outdoor enthusiasts. Be careful, such results of the civil war as poor roads and the danger of landmines are still evident in the country.