Descripción
Kopaonik National Park is characterised by diverse geological substrates and relief, encompassing valleys and gorges as well as exposed rocky outcrops. At its lower altitudes it is covered by broadleaf temperate forests (oak and beech). Above 1500 m a.s.l. it is covered in dense boreal spruce forests which gradually transition into alpine shrubland of juniper and blueberry from 1750 - 1900 m a.s.l.
The bird fauna of Kopaonik National Park consists of 173 bird species, with about 115 species nesting. Some of the birds which can be observed in the area are Alondra Cornuda (rare), Cárabo Uralense (rare), Carbonero Garrapinos, Cascanueces Común, Reyezuelo Listado, Zorzal Charlo, Tarabilla Norteña, Acentor Común, Pito Real, Lavandera Cascadeña, Abejero Europeo, Picamaderos Negro, Collalba Gris, Perdiz Pardilla, Alcotán Europeo, Alcaudón Dorsirrojo, Herrerillo Capuchino, Avión Roquero Mirlo Capiblanco, Piquitureto Común, Agateador Euroasiático, Agateador Europeo, Bisbita Arbóreo, Mosquitero Musical and Camachuelo Común.
Kopaonik National Park is also a home to 40 species of mammals, including Red Deer, Chamois, Eurasian Lynx, Wild Boar, Grey Wolf and Brown Bear (rare, non-resident), 9 species of amphibians and 12 species of reptiles.
Detalles
Accesso
Kopaonik National Park is reachable by car or by bus from Belgrade or nearby towns (Raška). There is plenty of parking space in the settlement near the mountain top and the surrounding peaks are explorable on foot, by bicycle or by SUV. There are many hotels or apartments to let in the area, as well as other tourist facilities. However, the closest gas stations are in Brzeće village or in Raška town. If you are arriving by car, plan ahead and fill your tank before the ascent if necessary. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates.
The drawn route goes from Konaci to Karaman Greben, Mali Karaman peak, Jaram and Velika Gobelja peak. The route is accessible on foot, by a mountain bike or an SUV. It goes along the edge of a spruce forest and through an alpine shrubland. Most typical montane bird species can be expected here.
Terreno y habitat
Montaña , Bosque , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Meseta , Cañón/acantilado , Brezales , PraderaCondiciones
Rocoso , Montañoso , MontañosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Verano , OtoñoMejor momento para visitar
Verano , PrimaveraRuta
Camino sin asfaltar , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , Coche , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
The best time to visit Kopaonik National Park is during the late spring/summer (best June to July). Winters are long, with snowfall from November to May.
Enlaces
- Kopaonik National Park official website
- Sunčana Dolina eBird hotspot
- Gobelja eBird hotspot
- Vučja Staza (Karaman Greben, Mali Karaman) eBird hotspot
- Barchart eBird of all 10 Kopaonik hotspots


