Ljukten, Summit in Vrnjacka Banja region, Serbia.
Ljukten is a summit in the Vrnjacka Banja region that rises to 1216 meters and is covered with dense coniferous forests on its slopes. The wooded terrain drops toward Lake Seliste, where the tree cover remains thick throughout.
The mountain paths developed over many generations as local inhabitants created routes connecting nearby settlements through the wooded terrain. These natural connections became clearly marked trails through repeated use over decades.
Local people use the mountain paths for regular outings, maintaining a long-standing connection to the forest and peaks. The worn trails show how generations have walked these routes as part of their everyday mountain life.
The walk from Lake Seliste to the summit takes about one hour and follows an unmaintained trail that covers 2 kilometers. Sturdy footwear and water are important since the path goes through forest and shade is limited in places.
From the summit, you can see four different mountain ranges at once: Zeljin, Stolovi, Kopaonik, and the medieval fortress of Koznik. On clear days this view is especially striking and reveals how the peaks connect across the landscape.
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