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[[Image:Bjelasica01.jpg|thumb|right|Bjelasica in August]]
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'''Bjelasica''' (Бјеласица) is a [[mountain range]] in Northern [[Montenegro]]. The highest point of Bjelasica is [[Crna Glava]] ("Black Head"), which is 2,139 meters high.
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'''Bjelasica''' ([[Montenegrin language|Montenegrin]]: Бјеласица, {{IPA|sh|bjɛlǎsitsa|pron}}) is a [[mountain range]] located in the [[Biogradska Gora]] national park near [[Kolašin]], [[Montenegro]]. The highest point of Bjelasica is Crna Glava ("Black Head"), which is {{convert|2139|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} high.
The area of the mountain range is 630 km². Bjelasica is in 5 of Montenegro's 21 municipalities: [[Kolašin]] (main part), [[Mojkovac]], [[Bijelo Polje]], [[Berane]], and [[Andrijevica]].

==Features==

The area of the mountain range is {{convert|630|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, with an equal width and length of 30 km. The entire mountain range divides into four expanses, which stretch from the [[Northwest (direction)|NW]] to the [[Southeast (direction)|SE]]. Its geological features are of volcanic origins, with smooth round shapes and mildly rolling landscape, differing from most of Montenegro's other mountains of calcareous composition abounding in [[karst]] forms, with numerous [[crevasses]] and crevices.

The range is bordered by [[Lim (river)|Lim]] and [[Tara (Drina)|Tara]] rivers. It is located in 5 of Montenegro's 21 municipalities: [[Kolašin]] (for the most part), [[Mojkovac]], [[Bijelo Polje]], [[Berane]], and [[Andrijevica]].

===Peaks===
[[File:Bjelasica 08 70053.jpg|thumb|Crna Glava]]
The massif of Mt Bjelasica has 10 peaks above {{convert|2000|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}, namely:

* Crna Glava {{convert|2139|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Strmenica {{convert|2122|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Zekova Glava {{convert|2117|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Kosara {{convert|2079|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Troglava {{convert|2072|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Pešica Glava {{convert|2056|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Strmni Pad {{convert|2050|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Razvršje {{convert|2033|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Potrkovo {{convert|2009|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
* Crna Lokva {{convert|2008|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}

===Lakes===
[[File:Bjelasica 08 70111.jpg|thumb|Lake Ursulovačko]]
Mt Bjelasica is home to 6 [[glacial lake]]s:

* [[Lake Biograd]]
* [[Lake Pešića]]
* [[Lake Ursulovačko]]
* [[Lake Šiško]]
* [[Lake Malo Šiško]]
* [[Lake Malo Ursulovačko]]

==Tourism==

Bjelasica, alongside [[Durmitor]], is the center of Montenegrin mountain tourism. It has the advantage of being easily accessible, as the town of [[Kolašin]] is situated on both the [[European route E65|main road]] from [[Podgorica]] to [[Serbia]] and on the [[Belgrade–Bar railway]].

As a [[skiing]] and [[snowboarding]] destination, Bjelasica is home to [http://www.kolasin1450.com/ Kolašin 1450], a popular ski center with modern [[chairlift]]s and infrastructure. The town of Kolašin is some 10km from the ski center, and some excellent lodging facilities have been built there in recent years.

In recent years, Bjelasica is becoming popular as a summer destination, as it is suitable for [[ecotourism]], [[hiking]], [[mountaineering]] and [[recreation|recreational tourism]] in general. Lodging in authentic huts in [[Katun (hut)|katuns]] is an increasingly popular option during the summer. Due to the beautiful landscape, richness in lakes and streams, and ease of access, the mountain has great potential for the development of tourism.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Biogradska Gora]]
*[[Biogradska Gora]]
*[[Lake Biograd]]
*[[Lake Biograd]]
*[[Kolašin]]


{{commonscat|Bjelasica}}
== External links==
*[http://www.zlatnido.com/en/bjelasica.html Bjelasica picture gallery 1]
*[http://www.zlatnido.com/en/bjelasica_2006.html Bjelasica picture gallery 2]
*[http://www.bjelasica-komovi.cg.yu NGO for Bjelasica]
*[http://prokletije-bjelasica.wz.cz/ Photogallery Bjelasica and Prokletije]
*[http://durmitor-bjelasica.wz.cz/ Photogallery Bjelasica and Durmitor]

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[[Category:Mountains of Montenegro]]
[[Category:Mountains of Montenegro]]
[[Category:Two-thousanders of Montenegro]]
[[Category:Kolašin]]



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Latest revision as of 06:28, 10 September 2024

Bjelasica
Bjelasica in August
Highest point
Elevation2,139 m (7,018 ft)
Coordinates42°52′00″N 19°41′53″E / 42.8666°N 19.6981°E / 42.8666; 19.6981
Geography
Bjelasica is located in Montenegro
Bjelasica
Bjelasica
Location in Montenegro
LocationMontenegro

Bjelasica (Montenegrin: Бјеласица, pronounced [bjɛlǎsitsa]) is a mountain range located in the Biogradska Gora national park near Kolašin, Montenegro. The highest point of Bjelasica is Crna Glava ("Black Head"), which is 2,139 m (7,018 ft) high.

Features

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The area of the mountain range is 630 km2 (240 sq mi), with an equal width and length of 30 km. The entire mountain range divides into four expanses, which stretch from the NW to the SE. Its geological features are of volcanic origins, with smooth round shapes and mildly rolling landscape, differing from most of Montenegro's other mountains of calcareous composition abounding in karst forms, with numerous crevasses and crevices.

The range is bordered by Lim and Tara rivers. It is located in 5 of Montenegro's 21 municipalities: Kolašin (for the most part), Mojkovac, Bijelo Polje, Berane, and Andrijevica.

Peaks

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Crna Glava

The massif of Mt Bjelasica has 10 peaks above 2,000 m (6,562 ft), namely:

  • Crna Glava 2,139 m (7,018 ft)
  • Strmenica 2,122 m (6,962 ft)
  • Zekova Glava 2,117 m (6,946 ft)
  • Kosara 2,079 m (6,821 ft)
  • Troglava 2,072 m (6,798 ft)
  • Pešica Glava 2,056 m (6,745 ft)
  • Strmni Pad 2,050 m (6,726 ft)
  • Razvršje 2,033 m (6,670 ft)
  • Potrkovo 2,009 m (6,591 ft)
  • Crna Lokva 2,008 m (6,588 ft)

Lakes

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Lake Ursulovačko

Mt Bjelasica is home to 6 glacial lakes:

Tourism

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Bjelasica, alongside Durmitor, is the center of Montenegrin mountain tourism. It has the advantage of being easily accessible, as the town of Kolašin is situated on both the main road from Podgorica to Serbia and on the Belgrade–Bar railway.

As a skiing and snowboarding destination, Bjelasica is home to Kolašin 1450, a popular ski center with modern chairlifts and infrastructure. The town of Kolašin is some 10km from the ski center, and some excellent lodging facilities have been built there in recent years.

In recent years, Bjelasica is becoming popular as a summer destination, as it is suitable for ecotourism, hiking, mountaineering and recreational tourism in general. Lodging in authentic huts in katuns is an increasingly popular option during the summer. Due to the beautiful landscape, richness in lakes and streams, and ease of access, the mountain has great potential for the development of tourism.

See also

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