Beech trees over 2 centuries old rule over Mt. Boranja's rainforest: Secrets of mystical mountain near Krupanj

Photo: Ivan Strahinic

Boranja, a Dinaric mountain full of winding valleys, is located in the western part of Serbia, between the towns of Loznica, Krupanj and Mali Zvornik.

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Although many people would think that this mountain is rich in pine trees because of its name ("bor" is Serbian for "pine), the truth is that beech forests dominate on Boranja, while it got its name because it is intersected by streams and ravines, making the landscape look "wrinkled" ("naboran" in Serbian).

This also makes it attractive for those who do not dare go on more demanding hiking trips, but are not satisfied with the so-called "meadow hiking" either - Boranja has plenty peaks that can be reached through interesting and dynamic terrain.

The highest is Crni Vrh (856 meters above sea level), followed by Vrtleni Osojac (801 meters), Kostajnik (748 meters), Ladja (730 meters), Glavica (701 meters), Bobije, Jastrebovac, Kameni Sanac and Runjeva Glava.

Boranja is extremely rich in ores, and before the Second World War, the building of the Main Post Office (in Belgrade) was made using granite from this mountain.

What the locals in the villages at the foot of the mountain are especially proud of is the rainforest Danilova Kosa which is located near Krupanj. There are beech trees older than two centuries in this rainforest, and they are under state protection.

Photo: Ivan Strahinic

(Ona.rs)