• Source: Rakitnica (Neretva)

Rakitnica (Serbian Cyrillic: Ракитница) is the main tributary of the first section of the Neretva river, also called Upper Neretva (Bosnian: Gornja Neretva). It meets Neretva from the right, flowing from north to south, between Bjelašnica and Visočica mountains.




Geography


The Rakitnica river begins as Crna Rijeka (English = Black River) from "Zucina Vrela" (English = "Zuco's Wellsprings") that emerges in the areal above Rakitnica village under the northwestern ridge of Treskavica mountain, and after a short run, cca. 2 kilometers, and confluence with Glibovac creek it becomes Rakitnica.
The Rakitnica river forms a 26 km long canyon, on its 33 km long stretch, carved between Bjelašnica and Visočica, southeast from Sarajevo.
There is a hiking trail along the ridge of the Rakitnica canyon, all the way to the famous village of Lukomir. The village, inhabited by Bosniaks, is the only remaining semi-nomadic traditional mountain village in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
At almost 1,500m, Lukomir, with its unique stone homes with cherry-wood roof tiles, is also the highest and most isolated. Indeed, access to the village is impossible from the first snows in November until late April and sometimes even later, except by skis or on foot. A newly constructed lodge is now complete to receive guests and hikers.




Protection


Bosnia and Herzegovina on several occasions, since 1998, was preparing to establish a large national park which, according to developed but never operationalized plans, would comprise the entire region of Gornja Neretva (English: Upper Neretva), including the Rakitnica river. However parts of the river course and canyon features are designated Nature Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.




See also






External links


Glavatičevo
ZELENI-NERETVA Konjic NGO For Preservation Of The Neretva River And Environment Protection
Declaration For The Protection Of The Neretva River for download - Declaration Initiator, ZELENI-NERETVA Konjic NGO For Preservation Of The Neretva River And Environment Protection
WWF Panda - Living Neretva
Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe Council of Europe - Directorate of Culture, Cultural and Natural Heritage
Balkan Trout Restoration Group Site
Center of expertise on hydropower impacts on fish and fish habitat, Canada
REC Transboundary Cooperation Through the Management of Shared Natural Resources
Bosnia and Herzegovina Commission for Preservation of National Monuments
International Rivers
Interactive site that demonstrates dams' effects on rivers
Municipal Website of Konjic (in Bosnian)
Website of Konjic (in Bosnian and English)
Konjicani
Neretva.org Open Project
Rafting Neretva
Ambasada Neretva Rafting




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Rakitnica (Neretva)
• Rakitnica
• Neretva
• Konjic
• Herzegovina
• Upper Neretva
• Treskavica
• Mostarsko Blato
• Alagovac Lake
• Glavatičevo