MOUNTAINS IN SERBIA

Serbia is one of the rare countries that can boast with ranges of imposing mountains and 15 peaks over 2,000 meters above sea level. These giants will leave you breathless with their crystal clear lakes and waterfalls, lush meadows and dense forests. Unique ecosystems, top class skiing and hiking trails, possibilities for mountaineering adventures as well as large number of sunny days, attract numerous visitors from around the world each year. Pride and joy of Serbia, for years these mountains have been the most attractive destinations for recreation and relaxation. Famous tourist centers in Kopaonik, Tara, Zlatibor, Stara planina welcome their visitors warmheartedly.

Kopaonik - Protected National Park, known also as “the Sunny Mountain”, Kopaonik is the most famous skiing resort in the region and a habitat of numerous rare species of flora and fauna Kopaonik is the largest mountain range in Serbia and it is located 230 kilometers from Belgrade. It extends from the northwest to the southeast for 80 km, and has a width of around 40 km in the middle.

Zlatibor - With its natural resources, beside being one of the most popular destinations for rural and sports tourism, mount Zlatibor has become a major center of health tourism as well A legend says that it was named after white pines with yellow needles like old gold that once covered the beautiful slopes of Mt. Zlatibor. Today the last “golden” pine can be seen in the village of Negbina. Its Latin name is Pinus sylvestris variegata zlatiborica.

Stara Planina - Vast areas of green, fresh air and a number of warm springs of mineral water are the features of Stara planina (Old mountain ie. the Balkan mountains), a mountain range stretching across two countries Stara planina (the Balkan mountains), after which the Balkan Peninsula was named, extends 550 kilometers across its central part and connects Serbia and Bulgaria. It extends from the city of Zaječar in Serbia all the way to the Black Sea.

Tara - Untouched nature, skiing resorts and archaeological sites are the leading attributes of Tara, a mountain known for its diversity of flora and fauna. Mount Tara with endless evergreen and deciduous forests, lush pastures and vast meadows is one of the most beautiful corners of Serbia. Thus no wonder that the old Slavic God Tar had chosen Mt. Tara for his home. According to the legend, the mountain was named after him..

Rtanj - Legends about this mountain from whose top the confluence of the Sava river into the Danube can be seen, rumors about the hidden treasure, secrets about aliens and fiery spheres flying over it, stories about the positive energy it emits, but also the amazing beauty, size, perfect geometrical shape and the healing herbs which grow only here, make Rtanj a mysterious place whose secrets haven’t been discovered yet.

Fruška Gora - The lonely island mountain erected in the middle of great Pannonian Basin, scientists call “the mirror of geographical past”. Serbs can call it the mirror of cultural and spiritual past which hold century’s old forests of the oldest Serbian National park.

Find a rest for your soul in the murmur of a clear mountain streams, the scent of mountain flowers, excellent skiing trails, a break with mulled wine next to the fireplace … Welcome to the mountains of Serbia!

source: serbia.com