Paklena

Paklena is a ridge in Kosovo and has an elevation of 1,546 metres. Paklena is situated nearby to the locality Begova Planina, as well as near Zhar.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maja e Vjelakut and Patriarchate of Peć.

Maja e Vjelakut

Peak

Maja e Vjelakut is a mountain peak of the Accursed Mountains in Kosovo, reaching a top height of 2,014 m. Maja e Vjelakut is part of the Rugova Canyon. This mountain peak it is only a few kilometers west of the city of Peja and can be seen from it.

Patriarchate of Peć

Monastery

Photo: Vanjagenije, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Patriarchate of Peć Monastery is a medieval Serbian Orthodox monastery located near the city of Peja, Kosovo. Built in the 13th century, it became the residence of Serbian Archbishops. Patriarchate of Peć is situated 3 km southeast of Paklena.

Kopranik

Peak

Photo: Nentori, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kopranik is a mountain with a height of 2,460 metres in Kosovo. Kopranik is part of the Albanian Alps. At the northern slopes of the mountain is the Rugova Canyon which is a popular tourist destination in the Accursed Mountains and all of Kosovo. Kopranik is situated 3½ km south of Paklena.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shtupeqi i Vogël and Peja.

Shtupeqi i Vogël

Village

Photo: Leonitaagashi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Shtupeqi i Vogël is a village, which is situated 3 km southwest of Paklena.

Peja

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Peja, is a city in northwestern Kosovo. Peja has a rich cultural and historical inheritance being host to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, access to another one and surrounding by stunning nature.

Rugova Mountains

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The Rugova Mountains are in the north-western part of Kosovo. It is a region within Bjeshkët e Nemuna, also known as the Albanian Alps or the Accursed Mountains.

Paklena

Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,546 metres
Also known as: “Paklen”, “Pecklen”, and “Peklen”
Category: landform
Location: Kosovo, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

42.685° or 42° 41′ 6″ north

Longitude

20.24472° or 20° 14′ 41″ east

Elevation

1,546 metres (5,072 feet)

Open location code

8GJ2M6PV+2V

GeoNames ID

787150

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In Other Languages

“Paklena” goes by many names.

Serbian: “Paklena”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kalaba and Majae Vjelakut.

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