Popova Shapka – Jelachki Crn Vrv

This is a marked mild hiking trail. It starts from the informative board set in the center of Popova Shapka. It passes through the ruined hut of Jelak and it continues through the pine forest until the peak Jelachki Crn Vrv. This trail is interesting because it is located near Popova Shapka. It is a mild trail and it passes through a coniferous forest. It finishes with a small ridge, which is not considered as safe. There is a magnificent view from to peak of the central part of Shar Planina, from Dupnat Kamen, Crn Vrv, Kobilica, Karanikola, Skakalo, Leshnichki Karpi up to Titov Vrv.
  • Popova Shapka 1700 m.a.s.l.
    Jelak 1850 m.a.s.l.
    Jelachki Crn Vrv 1870 m.a.s.l.
  • Total length: 5km
  • Approximately Total time: 2h 00min.

  • Unmarked hiking trail traversing forest terrain,
    Marked hiking trail.
    The first part leads to the pastures
    above Popova Shapka,
    and the second one passes
    through the pine forest of Jelak.
    There is water at the ruined hut of Jelak.