Day 4: From Gormije (Croatia) to Valka Kladuisa (Bosnia)

We spent the night at Apartment Thea in Gomirje, Gorski Kotar. The apartment was incredibly comfortable, and the host was exceptionally welcoming. She prepared a generous deli breakfast for us for just 15 euros. The apartment itself was spacious and cozy, perfectly situated right by the road, making it easy to continue our trip the next day.
Throughout the day, we covered 93 km with a total ascent of 1,830m. The route took us along narrow, mostly car-free paths, offering breathtaking landscapes, including turquoise rivers like the Mreznica and stunning waterfalls. We stopped for lunch in Slunj at Restoran Petro, nestled by charming natural cascades. Here, we took a refreshing dip in the cool waters.
After leaving the restaurant, we continued our journey until we reached Bogovolja, Croatia. We had planned to cross into Bosnia from this point, but at the checkpoint, we were informed that the passage was only for locals. As a result, we had to ride an additional 22 km up a steep incline. The first part of the road was gravel, adding to the challenge. Despite the considerable effort required to reach the international checkpoint, with gradients of 12-15% at the start, the beautiful landscape made it all worthwhile.
Finally, we crossed the international checkpoint and tonight, we'll be sleeping in Bosnia!

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