| Rajac | |
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  Rajac Serbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 848 m (2,782 ft) |
| Coordinates | 44°07′16″N20°10′54″E / 44.12111°N 20.18167°E /44.12111; 20.18167 |
| Geography | |
| Location | WesternSerbia |
| Parent range | Dinaric Alps |
Rajac is a mountain in westernSerbia. The summit of the mountain lies at 848 metres (2,782 ft).
The mountain is touristically the best developed and most accessible in the vicinity ofBelgrade. On Rajac thebattle of Kolubara was fought duringWorld War I.Trenches dug by theSerbian army in November 1914 are still visible.[1]
The slopes of the mountain are covered bymeadows,clearings andforest ofbeech,birch,ash,turkey oak,conifer,fir andpine. The meadows grow a large number ofmedicinal plants. The forests hostpheasant,roe deer,fox,wild boar,hare andtortoise.[1]
Every year in July there is a 3 day long traditional scythe festival. Main happening is competition in traditional grass cutting with scythe - scything. In a big field competitors are gathered in traditional folklore clothes where they perform their scything skills and when finished they are rated by jury. It is not only important to be the fastest one but the quality and technique is important to win as well.There is many concerts during this three days and also there is a lot of traditional folklore music in big tents (Šatra) with tables and food, mainly pork or lamb roast, but also sour cabbage is something not to miss. Live music is performed by many artist during this days.
Rajac is the first and only granite climbing crag in Serbia. Located in the village of Građenik, this old granite quarry was turned into a small climbing crag with 36 bolted routes in total, difficulties from 4b to 8a+.[2]
http://kosidba.com/manifestacije/o-rajcu/
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