Overview
Panorama of Jablanov Vrh (2203 m)
Jablanov Vrh
SINJAJEVINA range belong to the group of most impressive mountain ranges of Montenegro and also of Dinaric Alps. That large massif streches between
DURMITOR on the NW,
BJELASICA on the SE,
MORACKE PLANINE on the SW and
VOJNIK on the E.
On the SW side of Sinjajevina is placed its wildest massif with its highest peak
Babji Zub (2277 m), while on the other NE side Sinjajevina show itself like a totaly different mountain range than its SW part is. On the NE side dominate wild rocky slopes of
Jablanov Vrh (2203 m) and its green summit which stay above green valley of
Gornje Lipovo village. On this side you can be the witness of totaly different flora, specially of beautifully pine trees on the grassy slopes of Jablanov Vrh.
Going to Jablanov Vrh
Jablanov Vrh is
second highest peak of Sinjajevina range. That peak is located on the NE part of Sinjajevina massif. On the other, NE side, Jablanov Vrh offer beautiful view to endless grassy vasty plateau of Sinjajevina and to
DURMITOR range.
Jablanov Vrh is placed on the N from
Babji Zub (2277 m), on the NE from
Gradiste (2174 m) and
Stolovi (2172 m). From Babji Zub, Gradiste and Stolovi, Jablanov Vrh is separate by beautiful deep grassy valley where houses of
Gornje Lipovo is located.
The route to the summit of Jablanov Vrh is not exposed and dangerous.
Summit View
Near the summit of Jablanov Vrh
Babji Zub (2277 m)
Jablanov Vrh offer amazing view to impressive northern wall of Babji Zub, to beautiful peaks of Gradiste and Stolovi group. Of course, Djedov Do (1943 m) is nicely visible. When the days are clear, you can admire a beautiful view to
DURMITOR range and its highest peaks.
NW: DURMITOR (Bobotov Kuk 2523 m, Bezimeni Vrh 2487 m), Prutas 2393 m)
E: BJELASICA (Crna Glava 2139 m, Zekova Glava 2122 m,...)
S-SW: Babji Zub (2277 m), Gradiste (2174 m), Stolovi (2172 m),
MORACKE PLANINE
Routes Overview
Ascent on Jablanov Vrh
Crossroad to Jablanov Vrh
JABLANOV VRH (2203 m)
Coordinates: 42°54'26.1'' N ; 19°24'25.4'' E
Route: Kolasin town (954 m) - Gornje Lipovo (1208 m) - Vratlo Pass (1730 m)(T2) 1h - Pilac (1872 m)(T2) 1h - Jablanov Vrh (2203 m)(T3) 1.30h:
3.30h
Height difference: 995 m
Lenght: 8 km
Duration: 3.30h
Trail: Unmarked
ACCESS: By car from
Kolasin, through the village of
Gornje Lipovo, to the village of
Kaljica Selo, on a narrow asphalt road (13 km), following the
Plasnica River ravine is where this route begins. From the settlement of
Klisura, take the often winding gravel road to the
Vratlo Pass, which is the entrance to the Sinjajevina plateau. The
Jecmen Do katun (shepherd's cottage) is westward, but go eastward passing by the
Pilac katun, a few shepherd's cottages. Continue east-northeasterly towards the steep and grassy slopes of
Jablanov Vrh. This part of the ascent is strenuous and demanding but it is well worth the effort for it's splendid views of the
Moracke Planine (Moraca Mountains) mountain range, with it's highest peak being
Kapa Moracka (Lastva, 2226 m). There is a partial fence on the summit, once intended for a grave. From the summit southeastward, descent can be made to the
Savina Voda (1782 m) spring, with a small reservoir of and artificial lake, offering nice refreshment and bathing during the summer months (1h-T2). From the Savina Voda spring descend through Savino Zdrijelo (1880 m), along a shepherd's trail to the
Puletic katun and on the village of
Gornje Lipovo (Knez Do)(2h-T2).
The summit of Jablanov Vrh (2203 m) Getting There
Sinjajevina Map
By plane:
The closest airport is the one in
Podgorica (70km away).
If you are planning to come via
Serbia, you can use the
Belgrade (Beograd) Airport in Beograd (Belgrade) city, capital of
Serbia and Montenegro.
Information about flights and tickets on
JAT Airways web page.
By train:
Beograd - Bar (Bar - Beograd) railway passes through
Mojkovac and
Kolasin. In winter, there is a special
ski-train for Kolasin from Bar and Podgorica. When you get off it, a ski bus will take you straight to the ski resort. After coming to Kolasin town, turn back by road (Kolasin-Mojkovac direction) and than go left (before "Djevojacki Most" restaurant) to Gornje Lipovo village.
By Bus:
From Beograd (Belgrade):
Beograd (Belgrade) - Cacak - Uzice - Zlatibor - Nova Varos - Prijepolje - Bijelo Polje - Mojkovac - Gornje Lipovo village
From Podgorica:
Podgorica - Kolasin - Gornje Lipovo village
For the bus tickets and informations about but lines see
Belgrade Bus Station page.
By car:
From Beograd (Belgrade):
Beograd (Belgrade) - Cacak - Uzice - Zlatibor - Nova Varos - Prijepolje - Bijelo Polje - Mojkovac - Gornje Lipovo village
Crossroad (on Kolasin-Mojkovac road) - Gornje Lipovo village:
12 km (asphalt road)
From Podgorica:
Podgorica - Kolasin - Gornje Lipovo village
You should drive along the central
Montenegrin highway, which connects the seaside to the towns:
Cetinje - Podgorica - Kolasin - Mojkovac - Bijelo Polje; and goes to
Serbia (Belgrade city). This road is passable during most part of the year. It is closed only in case of abundant snowing or great rockslides. The landscape along the highway is particularly picturesque in the segment of the
Moraca River Canyon between Podgorica and Kolasin. This part of the canyon is called "Platije". The highway is built along the edge of the narrow canyon.
From Podgorica you can also take the
village road for Kolasin. It goes across Lijeva Rijeka, Verusa and Matesevo. One part of it goes along the Tara River, which in this area is like a small, gentle and playful spring. The road is narrow, but in good condition. From the north, you will reach KolaĊĦin if you take the highway that passes through Mojkovac. If you are coming from the east you should go across Andrijevica through Matesevo to arrive to Kolasin.
Camping
Camping in Gornje Lipovo village
Optimal camping place for climbing of Jablanov Vrh is
Gornje Lipovo village. Here you can camping for free, without any payment of camping taxes. Near grassy meadow for camping you'll find one house where you can use water spring.
Red Tape
No extra fees. You can freely use your tent for camping in Gornje Lipovo village.