Hajla
Encyclopedia
Hajla is a mountain located between Kosovo
and Montenegro
. It has several peaks that reach over 2000 m (6,562 ft), the highest having 2403 m (7,884 ft) which is also called Hajla. In its northern slopes, the river Ibar
originates, and to its southern slopes is the origin of the Pećka Bistrica
river. Hajla is also the highest mountain in the northern part of the Prokletije
. In Kosovo, Hajla forms part of the 25 km (16 mi) long Rugova Canyon
. The nearest city to Hajla is Rožaje
, in Montenegro
.
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
and Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
. It has several peaks that reach over 2000 m (6,562 ft), the highest having 2403 m (7,884 ft) which is also called Hajla. In its northern slopes, the river Ibar
Ibar River
The Ibar is a river that flows through eastern Montenegro and Serbia, with a total length of . The river begins in the Hajla mountain, eastern Montenegro, passes through Kosovo and flows into the West Morava river, Central Serbia, near Kraljevo....
originates, and to its southern slopes is the origin of the Pećka Bistrica
Pecka Bistrica
The Pećka Bistrica is a river in Kosovo . This 62 km-long right tributary to the White Drin river flows entirely within the south-western part of Kosovo ....
river. Hajla is also the highest mountain in the northern part of the Prokletije
Prokletije
Prokletije or Albanian Alps is a mountain range in the Balkans that extends from northern Albania, to southwestern Serbia and eastern Montenegro. Its highest point, Jezercë in Albania at , is the tallest peak in the entire Dinaric Alps...
. In Kosovo, Hajla forms part of the 25 km (16 mi) long Rugova Canyon
Rugova Canyon
The Rugova Canyon is a long canyon in Kosovo. It is located in the Prokletije close to the border with Montenegro. The city of Peć is located at the entrance of the canyon. Rugova Canyon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kosovo.-Notes:...
. The nearest city to Hajla is Rožaje
Rožaje
Rožaje , is a town in northeastern Montenegro. It has a population of 9,121 Rožaje is the centre of the municipality, which has a population of 22,693. The municipality is located in the geographical region of Sandžak.-History:The history of Rožaje goes back to 1571 and 1585 when it was first...
, in Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
.
Highest peaks
- Hajla (2403 m (7,884 ft))
- Vranovačka HajlaVranovacka HajlaVranovačka Hajla is a mountain whose high peak forms the boundary between Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro. It is a peak of the Hajla mountain and the Prokletije, which are also located between the two. It is not far from the highest peak, Hajla at as it is just west from its direction.-Notes and...
(2281 m (7,484 ft)) - DramadolDramadolDerman Dol is a peak of the Hajla mountain in the Prokletije located in Montenegro and Kosovo. This mountain reaches a height of 2,120m and is found to the west of the Hajla mountain.-Notes and references:Notes:References:...
(2120 m (6,955 ft)) - Škreljska HajlaŠkreljska HajlaŠkreljska Hajla is a mountain in Kosovo and Montenegro. It reaches a height of and is part of the Hajla mountain in the Prokletije. Its location in the Hajla mountain is in the far west.-Notes and references:Notes:References:----...
(2011 m (6,598 ft))