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Rakitnica River Canyon
Rakitnica River Canyon
Rakitnica River Canyon is an untouched river canyon nested between Bjelasnica and Visocica mountains. The river rises on Mt. Bjelasnica (1500 meters).
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After a 20-km long flow, drinkable from the spring to the mouth, the river creates breathtaking rapids, cascades and small waterfalls. Some parts are easily accessed and fishable (especially for the endemic Adriatic trout/soft-mouth trout).

Other parts, however, are steep gorges and require a guide and climbing shoes. This is an isolated canyon, close to ethno villages on Bjelasnica; it preserves priceless autochthonous flora and fauna species; amazing scenery and great hiking and mountain-biking terrain.
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