BANJA LUKA MOUNTAINEERS VISIT A BREATHTAKING DESTINATION

Members of the mountaineering association Abonos from Banja Luka organized a hiking trip last weekend to Mount Uilica, located in the western part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the municipality of Bosansko Grahovo.

PHOTO: PU "Abonos"

Mount Uilica represents the northernmost mountain branch of the Dinara mountain range, stretching for about 15 kilometers in a north–south direction along the tri-border area of Lika, Dalmatia and Bosnia.

On its southwestern side, the mountain is bordered by the deep canyon of the Butišnica River, the northernmost tributary of the Krka River, while the valley of the Krčka River lies to the north. To the southeast, Uilica is separated from the main Dinara massif by the Derala saddle (965 meters), through which the road connecting Knin and Bosansko Grahovo passes.

The mountain ridge of Uilica features diverse terrain – from vast pastures and flattened peaks to massive rocks, steep cliffs and impressive mountain landscapes. This variety makes the mountain attractive to hikers and nature lovers throughout the year.

The hiking tour started from the village of Peći, following a marked trail maintained by the Mountaineering and Ecological Society “Ognjište” from Bosansko Grahovo. The trail leads all the way to the peak of Gologlav (1,624 meters above sea level), where a viewpoint offers spectacular views of surrounding mountains such as Cincar, Velebit, Jadovnik and Šator, as well as the Dinara mountain itself.

“A sunny winter day, mountain tranquility and great company made this climb a special experience, once again confirming that mountains always reward those who visit them with the right people and a positive spirit,” members of Abonos said.