Ali Pasha Springs, Natural spring in Prokletije National Park, Montenegro
Ali Pasha Springs is a spring system in Prokletije National Park where multiple underground water outlets emerge at the surface and form a clear stream at the base of the mountain. The system represents the country's largest karst spring formation.
The spring system was named after Ali Pasha Gusinjski, a 19th-century regional leader who held influence in the area. The springs were previously known by different names such as Vrulja and Vrela before receiving their current designation.
The springs serve as a gathering place where local residents collect water directly from the source, a practice that has been part of daily life in the region for many generations. This tradition connects the community to the landscape and continues today.
The springs are accessible via marked trails that begin near Gusinje town and lead into the park area. Detailed maps and guidance are available at the Prokletije National Park information center to help visitors navigate.
The springs emerge from a karst system that brings water from deep within the mountain to the surface, creating a pure water source in the process. This underground network is among the largest of its kind in the country and plays a key role in supporting the local ecosystem.
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