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Bijele vode - Observatory

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A truly beautiful route with a visit to the highest peak of Bjelašnica. There is an option to rest in the Observatory in a room reserved for mountaineers.

moderate

Distance 9.6 km

3:48 h

685 m

882 m

2,059 m

1,264 m

The route begins by passing through a small forest below the lodge. This time we passed from the lower, southern side of the Javorak peak and reached below the switchbacks leading to the summit. There is a spring and a large concrete basin where water supplies can be replenished. We took a short break and headed towards the summit.

From that point until the Observatory, we were constantly exposed to cold wind. However, a clear day and a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains Visočica, Treskavica, Jahorina, Trebević, and even Maglić, Bioč, and Durmitor in the distance made moving towards the summit easier.

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moderate

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moderate

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2,059 m

Lowest point

1,264 m

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Mountain Lodge Bijele Vode

Safety information

The trail is not technically demanding and there is no danger of mines.

Roadbook

Pass below the lodge, and along the marked trail through the forest all the way to the meadows that lead past the fountain with a stone basin (below the Javorak peak) into Štini do. From there, head uphill alongside the gravel road leading to the summit. Return from the Observatory by the same path to the Rescue House in Štini do. You can take the same path to PD Bijele vode or go left (north) towards Babin do and the Hotel Maršal (depending on the transport you came with and how you plan to return).

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Mountain Lodge Bijele Vode
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Public transport

Van transport to Sinanovići (get off at the Bijele vode Station).

Directions

Take the M18 main road to Krupac where immediately after the quarry you should turn right onto Regional Road R442a towards Bjelašnica and Igman. When you reach the Hotel Maršal on Bjelašnica continue straight for a few more kilometers to the Bijele vode lodge.

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Park the car on the road widening.

Coordinates

43.683300, 18.295225

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43°40'59.9"N 18°17'42.8"E

UTM

34T 281992 4840254

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Equipment

Standard mountaineering equipment adapted to the weather conditions.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

9.6 km

Duration

3:48 h

Ascent

685 m

Descent

882 m

Highest point

2,059 m

Lowest point

1,264 m

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