Vlašić (mountain)

Vlašić (mountain)

Vlašić is a mountain in the very center of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its peak is called Paljenik and has an elevation of 1,943 meters above sea level. The mountain is a major center for winter tourism due to its excellent accommodation for skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports. It is also a popular destination for summer and eco tourism with many hiking trails and undisturbed wilderness areas.

The average winter temperature is 1°C (29°F) while the average summer temperature is 14.2°C (60.8°F). In the wintertime snowfall is abundant with an average snow coverage of up to 5 months in accumilation between 1.5-2.1 meters.

It is closest to the Bosnian town of Travnik although lodging is available on the mountain itself.

In August 1992 during the Bosnian War Mt Vlasic was the scene of the Koricani Cliffs massacre

External links

* [http://www.visit-bosniaherzegovina.com/skiholidays.htm Vlasic ski holidays]
* [http://www.vlasic-online.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Official Website] bs icon
* [http://www.rit.edu/~ixl1764/ Vlasic Ski Resort] en icon


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