Panchichev vrh, Mountain summit in Kopaonik National Park, Serbia.
Panchichev vrh is a mountain summit in Kopaonik National Park that reaches 2,017 meters in elevation. It marks the highest point of the Kopaonik mountain range in central Serbia.
The summit was originally named after Serbia's first king but was renamed in 1951. This change honored botanist Josif Pančić and recognized his scientific contributions.
The summit is named after botanist Josif Pančić and has carried this name for more than a century. Visitors can see a mausoleum here that honors this important scientist.
Visitors can reach the summit by cable car from the Kopaonik tourist center or by hiking from the Konaci complex. The cable car offers a faster route, while hiking requires more time and physical effort.
The summit sits just 50 meters (164 feet) north of the Serbia-Kosovo demarcation line. From this location, visitors can see mountain ranges in Montenegro and North Macedonia stretching across the horizon on clear days.
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