I conquer this peak few years ago. I won't say when. It doesen't seem like it was so long ago. :)
It was autumn, like now, and the weather was perfect for hiking/climbing. Maybe because of that, this mountain remains in my recollection as the most beautiful one that I've encountered .
The first stop before we approached the mountain, was at the monastery Manasija. Manasija is a Serbian Orthodox monastery, founded by Despot Stefan somewhere between 1407 and 1418 and soon after, it became the Serbian cultural center. The monastery is a real jewel of Serbian architecture, art, and culture. Manasija complex was declared Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1979, and it is protected by Republic of Serbia, and monastery have entered a UNESCO Tentative List Process in 2010 (information source).
Next stop, Beljanica... :)
Beljanica is one of the largest limestone mountain of eastern Serbia with the highest peak of 1339 meters.
Onthe way to the top, we enjoyed the nature. That made our climbing easier.
We had time to rest and lying in grass. :)
After the long hiking only the rise through the beech and oak forest separated us from the top which wasn't a bit easy. We rested leaning against the trees.
A few more unforgettable sights...
...and the peak was "mine"!
What a sight! The top was rocky, and because of the white color of the rock it's assumed that the mountain got its name.
After short break, we headed back, where a few of us got separated from the group. Lucky for us we found the right way. :)
This mountain is also known for its caves. The most famous one is Resavska cave, length around 4,5 kilometers. An interesting part is that less than 3 kilometers were explored.
Hope I pass to you some of my enthusiasm. Thank you for riding! :)
Greethings, Milica ;)