Zelengora
| Zelengora | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,014 m (6,608 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°21′17″N 18°34′03″E / 43.354722°N 18.5675°E |
| Geography | |
  Zelengora Location in Bosnia | |
| Location |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Parent range | Dinaric Alps |
Zelengora (Serbian Cyrillic: Зеленгора) is a mountain range in the Sutjeska National Park of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has a highest altitude of 2,014 metres (6,608 ft).[1]
Topography
Geologically, the Zelengora range is part of the Dinaric Alps and formed largely of secondary and tertiary sedimentary rock, mostly limestone.[2] The Zelengora range is bordered to the south-west by the Neretva river, to the east by the Sutjeska river and to the north by the Lelija range. A number of mountain lakes are scattered throughout the group, among which the beautiful Orlovačko Jezero. The Neretva river sources from these mountains: as also the Hrčavka, tributary of the Sutjeska river and the Bjelava, tributary of the Drina river. Highest peak is Bregoč (2014 m.), other notable peaks are Kozje Strane (2013 m.), Dhrtar (1970 m.), Trebova Planina (1872 m.) and Orlovača (1969 m.).
Particulars
The mountains of Zelengora were not part of the frontline during the
Later, in May 1945, these mountains became the site of the last military standoff between the
Zelengora is now known as "a wilderness of outstanding beauty"[6] The eroded peaks of Zelengora that emerge from large mixed forests, attract, also because of the remoteness of the area, relatively few hikers. The wildness of the nature and the complete lack of signs of modern civilization gives these mountains a special appeal. The area around Orlovačko Jezero -and elsewhere- though, bears visible traces of historical habitation. The protection as part of the Sutjeska National Park of a large area of these mountains safeguards the integrity of the wilderness. A marked trail leading to the highest summit, Bregoč (2014 m.), starts at Orlovačko Jezero.
References
- Gomez, Matias (2005). A Hiker's Guide to Bosnia and Hercegovina's 2000 Metre Peaks. Buybook. ISBN 9789958630590. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- Geografsko društvo v Ljubljani; Zveza geografskih društev Slovenije (1991). Bulletin de la Société de géographie de Ljubljana. Vol. 63. Geografsko društvo. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
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