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Ascent to Torna (Babin, Babji zub) – 2,277 m a.s.l., Sinjavina

Ascent to Torna (Babin, Babji zub) – 2,277 m a.s.l., Sinjavina
Trail length
5.4 km
Elevation difference
1,092 m + 50 m
Transit time
3:30h

Trail start: 1,185 m, Gornje Lipovo (Klisura), from the Kolasin-Vratlo road. Destination: Torna Peak (Babin, Babji zub) – 2,277 m. 1,092 m + 50 m denivelation Trail difficulty: Hard I. Trail length: 5.4 km Estimated time for ascent: 3 hours and 30 min. Water on the trail: No water on the trail; sources are available in the village of Lipovska Bistrica. Trail hazards: West side of the final part of the ascent, after passing Sto (Lokvice), come across less exposed hill on the trail. The exposed summit section of the trail, steep grassy-stony slope with a risk of rock falls, especially in groups, risk of slipping in poor weather conditions, sudden changes in weather can pose additional dangers. Marking: Yes. Stamp box and logbook: Available. Physical fitness condition: High. Most favorable time of year for ascent: Summer.

Torna, Babin or Babji Zub (2,277 m) is the highest peak of the Sinjavina mountain range. The asphalt road leading from the center of Kolasin 13.9 km long. After about 2 km on the main road Kolasin-Mojkovac-Bijelo Polje, you reach an intersection in Bakovici, where you turn left onto the asphalt local road heading towards the village of Lipovo.

The trail begins at the intersection in Gornje Lipovo, where a macadam road branches off to the left from the Kolasin-Vratlo road. The trail follows this road for about 400 m until the last house, then continues on a forest path for approximately 1.3 km, mostly through the woods, to the location known as Katunina. After passing through dense forest, the trail emerges onto grassy meadows and then enters a steep glacial basin covered in scree, where it serpentines up for about 700 m to the mountain pass. After crossing the mountain pass, the trail continues for approximately 1.2 km gently uphill, cutting across the southwest slope of Torna, initially on grassy terrain and later on rock creep.

The final ascent, about 600 m long, goes straight up the southern slope of Torna. This section is the most difficult and demanding, as it is quite steep and involves an elevation gain of about 250 m. There is a risk of rock fall in this part of the trail, especially when moving in larger groups, so extra caution is necessary when traversing this section.

For the last few tenth meters before reaching the summit, using your hands for support is advisable. The summit is rocky, relatively small in area but safe.

It is not recommended to approach the edge of the summit or to cross over lower peaks or descend toward the Sto mountain pass Lokvice