Set about a hike to the peak of Ljuboten, the most attractive and bewildering peak of the Shar Planina. Get an unforgettable experience by having lunch at the Ljuboten mountain lodge, and enjoy the magnificent view from the top at the same time.
The peak of Ljuboten is the first peak of the Shar Planina, and it is located in its north-east part. There are several paths that lead to the peak, but, this time, we are going to take the path that starts in the Staro selo village (900 meters above sea level), continue through the forest and get to the place called “korita” (where there is also a weekend settlement). We will have a short break, and then continue climbing on the top ridge of the mountain to the peak of Ljuboten (2499 meters above sea-level). After 4 – 5 hours hiking we should be on the peak, where we will have a short brake (this depens from the weather conditions). On the way down, we will have lunch at the mountain lodge of Ljuboten (1630 meters above sea level). The path is not technically difficult or dangerous, but considering the fact that it is a medium difficulty path, it is preferable that the participants demonstrate psychophysical readiness.
Shar Planina belongs to the group of young mountain ranges in Macedonia and characterizes with a typical mountain climate of -1,5 °C (average temperature in winter) and 17 °C (average temperature in summer). It is situated in the northwest part of the Republic of Macedonia, and it extends to North-east, West and South-west in 80 km length with an area of 1600 km2. It originates from the Lepenec river (the peak of Ljuboten, 2499 meters above sea-level) and ends at the Vrutok village where the springs of the Vardar river are (the peak of Morava, 2147 meters above sea-level). The average height of this mountain range is 2200 meters above sea level, taking into consideration that there are more than 20 peaks that are higher than 2000 meters above sea level. Sar Mountain disposes of more than 200 endemic species of plants, over 44 species of animals, such as the lynx and the wild goat, eagles, hawks, and the well-known shepherd’s dog called Sar Planinec (Shar Planina dog). Besides the opulent flora and fauna, there are also 25 perennial mountain lakes, over 200 sources of drinking water and 25 rivers.
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