Abstract

Vranica is a mountain range in the Dinaric Mountains in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, located between the Gornji Vakuf/Uskoplje town in the west and the Fojnica town in the east. The highest peak is Nadkrstac at 2110 meters above sea level. In terms of geology, the Vranica range is part of the Dinaric Alps and is formed mainly of secondary and tertiary sedimentary rocks, mainly limestone. Significant peaks are Nadkrstac (2110 meters above sea level), Locika (2106 meters), Rosinj (2059 meters) and Scit (1949 meters). Dense Pinus Mugo bushes replace mixed forests - mainly beech - above 1400 meters above sea level. The typical karst features of the nearby Herzegovinian mountains are relatively absent in Vranica, which has relatively abundant water sources. There are well-known sources of the rivers Dragaca in the east and Vrbas in the west. Vranica Mountain has generated a rich life from prehistoric times to the present day, both on the mountain itself and at its foot. It is the 'mother' of the largest cities located at its foot (Fojnica and Gornji Vakuf/Uskoplje) as well as a large number of villages.