POVLEN (Veliki 1271 m, Srednji 1301 m, Mali 1347 m)

Povlen, with its three peaks, is a real delicacy for mountaineers. Strangely, the highest peak is called Mali (Little), and the smallest Veliki (Large) Povlen. Povlen can be reached by Ibarska highway, through Valjevo and then you must drive for another 30 km, to the saddle called Debelo Brdo. Follow the signs for Bajina Basta. On the way to Debelo Brdo, you have to pass the dam Rovni and the village of Pocuta.Some 7 km from Valjevo, is a monastery Jovanje.

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At Debelo Brdo, you will see a board and a monument of Zivan Djurdjevic, a communist killed by the Chetniks, in the Second World War. Chetniks roasted him alive. Left of the the monument, a marked path to Povlen begins.

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At the beginning of the track, there are a couple of houses, where you can buy a great cheese. After 45 minutes, you will reach the mountain lodge. All the time, Veliki Povlen is in front of your eyes.

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Behind the lodge and to the left of the barrel, is a marked path, which leads to the top of  Veliki Povlen (1271 m). Distance, between the lodge and the top, is a half an hour.

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There is a marked path, from Veliki to Srednji (Medium) Povlen, and it goes through the woods. But, we went back, to the lodge, and continued toward Mali Povlen.

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Below the top, there is a small church, dedicated to St. Archdeacon Stephen.

Finally, after an hour and a half of walk, we are on the highest peak, Mali Povlen (1347 m).

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Near the top is a watchtower, with a beautiful view at Veliki Povlen and the environment.

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From watchtower, we continued in the direction of Srednji (Medium) Povlen.

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July 2011.