DEJČIĆI AND LEDIĆI
Gentle Face
of Mount Bjelašnica
IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, MANY PEOPLE BEGAN TO EXPLORE PICTURESQUE VILLAGES IN MOUNT BJELAŠNICA. STILL, THERE ARE A FEW HIDDEN PEARLS IN THIS MOUNTAIN THAT DESERVE MUCH MORE ATTENTION THAN THEY CURRENTLY GET. THESE ARE THE VILLAGES OF DEJČIĆI AND LEDIĆI. PASTURES AND ENDLESS GREEN EXPANSES DOTTED WITH STONE SLEEPERS HERE AND THERE, WATER SPRINGS, CLEAN CREEKS AND A WATERFALL ARE SURE TO MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH THEM IN AN INSTANT. Author: Semra Hodžić
VILLAGE OF DEJČIĆI On any given weekend, when you decide that you want to see a somewhat different face of Mount Bjelašnica, which is referred to as the Steel Lady by some, on your way to Igman and Bjelašnica mountains turn left at the clearly marked road sign for the village of Dejčići and ride through the beautiful landscape leading up to the village—one of Sarajevans’ favourite outing spot. Once you are there, you will see that it is a real village with a school, an outpatient clinic, a cultural centre, and everything else
that makes a small village run. You will see green meadows everywhere around you, and from spring to autumn, they are rich in herbs. If you go searching for fragrant herbs in Prečansko Field, which you pass by on your way to Dejčići, you will come across a medieval necropolis many night sky lovers happily frequent in the hopes of snapping a great photo. A particularly spectacular night sky display that can be seen here is the Perseid meteor shower. In addition, “Ribnjak”, a well-known picnic spot, or heaven on earth, as many people say, is also located in Dejčići. A well-
kept macadam road branches off from the main road and leads up to a spacious picnic spot with a water fountain, seating areas and grills. Both older and younger generations love it. Ribnjak provides a quiet, peaceful retreat, with the sounds of the nearby bubbling creek and a stunning variety of greens everywhere you turn. It also provides vast meadows for the little ones to play in and run across. Shallow creeks run through the property, and there are some domesticated animals too. On the way to Ribnjak, there are a few restaurants to stop for a break. 61
