Cincar Mountain
Description
Cincar is a mountain in western Bosnia and Herzegovina, located northeast of Livno, on the border between the Livno and Glamoč municipalities, between Kupreško and Glamočko fields. At 2,006 meters, it is the only mountain west of Čvrsnica whose peak exceeds 2,000 meters and the westernmost in the Dinarides above that height. It is made of Jurassic and Cretaceous limestone and dolomite, and traces of Pleistocene glaciers – cirque valleys and moraines – have been preserved on the northern slopes. The southern sides are covered with lush mountain pastures, while the northern sides are covered with dense coniferous forest.
On the southwestern slopes lies the karst plateau of Kruzi, at an altitude of 1,150–1,350 meters, where wild horses roam freely – a symbol of freedom in this region and an increasingly recognizable tourist motif of Livno. The mountain offers trails starting from Livno and Glamoč, as well as panoramic views of Livanjsko, Glamočko, and Kupreško fields.
Wild horses and the Kruzi plateau
What sets Cincar mountain apart from the many Dinaric peaks is not only its landscapes but also a very unusual sight: wild horses roaming freely across the Kruzi plateau on the southwestern slopes. Herds of all colors and ages wander between sinkholes and depressions, grazing on lush pastures at around 1,200 meters above sea level.
In recent years, Livno has become known precisely for these horses, which attract photographers and nature lovers from across the region. The sight of free-roaming horses against the backdrop of Cincar and the Livno field is one of the most impressive views in western Bosnia.
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