Bjelasica Mountains, Montenegro Hiking Destinations
Bjelasica Mountains is located in the central-northern part of Montenegro, among the towns of Kolašin on the southwest, Berane on the east, and Mojkovac in the northwest.
Compared to other mountainous regions of Montenegro, Bjelasica Mountains has a very favorable geographic position as the Beograd – Podgorica highway and the Belgrade-Bar railway also run through this tourist destination.
The highest point of Bjelasica Mountains is Crna Glava (Black Head), which is 2.139 meters high. Bjelasica Mountains range covers an area of 630 km².
The main tourist attractions of Bjelasica Mountains are the rivers Lim and Tara, the lakes: Pešića lake, Ursolovac, Šiško and Biogradsko lake; the wild forest Biogradska gora; and the mountain peaks: Ključ (1.973 m), Lumer (1.863 m), Zekova glava (2.117 m), Crna glava (2.139 m), Crna glava (2.122 m).
Skiing or sleighing enthusiasts can go to Bjelasica mountain slopes and well equipped ski and sleighing fields that can be reached by ski-lifts. Skiing beginners are helped by experienced ski instructors. Fishing enthusiasts can go to trout-rich streams and hunting enthusiasts can accompany experienced hunters to take them for game hunting. One can enjoy equally attractive hill-walking around almost untouched landscape. This is a leaving point for the Tara rafting which is highly exciting.
Hotel Bjelasica commands the attention by its proportioned architecture. It can accommodate 340 guests and it is the most sought after tourist facility all year round.
Posted: February 12th, 2009 under Montenegro destinations.
Tags: Hiking in Montenegro, Montenegro attractions, Montenegro Mountains, Montenegro National Parks, Montenegro nature
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