Kopaonik

Kopaonik is a mountain range and national park in central Serbia, spanning parts of the Brus and Raška municipalities in the Rasina District. It is part of the Dinaric Alps, and its landscape includes expansive coniferous forests, highland meadows and karst features. The highest point is Pančićev vrh, at 2,017 meters above sea level.

The area experiences a mountainous climate, with long snowy winters and cool summers. It supports diverse flora and fauna, including several protected and endemic species. The landscape and biodiversity have long attracted visitors for both nature and recreation.

Kopaonik National Park was established in 1981 to protect the area’s ecosystems, landscapes and geological heritage. The park encompasses a popular ski resort that offers multiple lifts and runs for different levels, along with a range of hotels and other services. In warmer months, the region attracts hikers, mountain bikers and nature observers.

Access is via road networks that connect Brus and Raška to larger Serbian routes; the resort area is a major tourism center for Serbia and the wider region, drawing visitors from Belgrade and other cities. Kopaonik remains one of the most popular destinations for winter sports and nature-based tourism in Serbia.