Rtanj

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4 years ago

Rtanj is a mountain located in eastern Serbia and represents a natural phenomenon of karst relief. The mountain rises abruptly from the plain and ends in an almost completely regular limestone pyramid. The highest point of Rtnja is the peak of Šiljak, 1561 m above sea level.

Due to its specific appearance, various legends are being woven about Rtnje, and some scientists are trying to prove that it used to be a pyramid.

Rtanj is one of the most popular mountaineering destinations in Serbia. This mountain attracts mountaineers throughout the year, both beginners and experienced mountaineers who are here in good condition preparing for more serious ascents around the world. It is possible to reach the top by marked paths from different sides, even without the help of a guide. However, climbing in winter conditions is not recommended for beginners, mountaineers without experience and equipment.

Staying at the top provides an unforgettable atmosphere. With good visibility from Rtnje, it is possible to see the mountains from one end of Serbia to the other.

At the very top of Šiljak, there are the remains of a chapel built by Greta Minh in 1934 in honor of the late husband of Julius Minh, the then owner of a coal mine at the foot of Rtnje. The material for the construction of the chapel was delivered to the top on donkeys, and the workers of the then mine participated in the construction. The chapel was mined and demolished by vandals in the 1990s, believing that it contained hidden treasures.

The most popular mountaineering events on Rtnje are the republican actions "Christmas ascent" which is held in January organized by OPSD "Dragan Radosavljević" from Zaječar and "Night ascent" which is held in July organized by the mountaineering club "Šiljak" from Boljevac, and every year these the events attract up to a thousand mountaineers from across the region.

Mount Rtanj is also popular for its medicinal herbs that grow on the slopes of this mountain and from which the popular Rtanj tea is made. All the water from higher altitudes flows into the foot of the mountain through a large number of cavities within the mountain itself, which are a feature of the karst relief, so there are a large number of sources of drinking water in the foothills.

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Zanimljiva mi je uvek priča o Rtnju.A volim čaj od lekovitih biljaka .

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4 years ago

Od prirode do "vanzemaljca" :) Postoji bas "Rtanjski caj"

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4 years ago

Taj i pijem.

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4 years ago

Very intresting story. Thank you for sharing.

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4 years ago

Tnx :)

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4 years ago

najveća svetska piramida za koju mnogi kažu da nije dovoljno istražena

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4 years ago

Definitivno :)

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4 years ago

čudo prirode

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4 years ago

Veliko piramidicno cudo :D

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4 years ago

nikad čula za ovo.....eee sad znam nešto više

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4 years ago

Kako kazu "Covek se uci dok je ziv" bilo bi lepo ako budes imala prilike i da obidjes :)

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4 years ago

Možda piramida internet poslova. Ali prelijepa kao planina, sa svojom florom i faunom.

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4 years ago

Stvarno jedna od lepsih u Srbiji :)

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4 years ago

last photo is fascinating

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4 years ago

All :)

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4 years ago

This is really great, nice photos

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4 years ago

Tnx:)

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4 years ago

I enjoing reading your articles

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4 years ago

Tnx :)

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4 years ago

Ja obozavam rtanjski caj

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4 years ago

Zaista je dobar :)

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4 years ago

well done you have found the portal to potato galaxy on last photo

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4 years ago

That was my intention :)

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4 years ago

Prolazila sam mnogo puta u blizini ove planine, ali na zalost nisam nikada svratila da vidim kako u stvari izgleda. Moracu da ispravim tu gresku

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4 years ago

Obavezno, a u podnozju do Balasevica na kafu i kranjsku kobasicu :)

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4 years ago

E to je pravi savet

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4 years ago

Really nice view

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4 years ago

tnx :)

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4 years ago

I've heard of this mountain in my Geography class

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4 years ago

That means you followed the class well

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4 years ago

nasa piramida

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4 years ago

Bas tako

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