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Planinarski dom „Rtanj”, Serbia: what it is and when to go
Planinarski dom „Rtanj” is a mountain hut (Планинарски дом „Ртањ”) in Serbia (Копаоник), at 1,876 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Local name
- Планинарски дом „Ртањ”
- Where
- Serbia · Јована Цвијића 68, 36354, Копаоник
- Elevation
- 1,876 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- INI Niš, 84 km as the crow flies
- Website
- rtanj.rs
- Beds
- 221
- Run by
- +381 36 5471-090;+381 36 210-000;+381 11 4111-000;+381 65 321-8431;
- Stars
- 4
- Coordinates
- 43.2907, 20.82002
What it is and where
Planinarski dom „Rtanj” is a mountain hut (Планинарски дом „Ртањ”) in Serbia (Копаоник), at 1,876 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 43.2907, 20.82002; the nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, Niš), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 221
- Run by
- +381 36 5471-090;+381 36 210-000;+381 11 4111-000;+381 65 321-8431;
- Stars
- 4
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Serbia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Planinarski dom „Rtanj” is September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,876 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:08
- FebBetter not10:17
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:12
- MayBetter not14:29
- JunPossible15:12
- JulPossible14:54
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctPossible10:47
- NovBetter not9:27
- DecBetter not8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
| Hiking | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Planinarski dom „Rtanj” has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Serbia
To enter Serbia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Entering via Kosovo: the order matters”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Serbia checklist. Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Planinarski dom „Kopaonik”Mountains · Hiking365 m
- Ski Center KopaonikSki area1.5 km
- Suvo RudišteMountain in Serbia2.1 km
- Pančić's PeakHighest point in the Kopaonik mountain range2.4 km
- Kopaonik National ParkNational park in Serbia3.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Serbia guide.
More in Serbia: Mountains
- Avala: mountain in Belgrade, Serbia
- Midžor: the highest mountain peak of the Western Balkan Mountains
- Ruy: mountain in Bulgaria and Serbia
- Kosmaj: mountain in Serbia
- Beleg: Mountain peak located on Kosovo-Montenegro-Serbia tripoint
- Ovčar: Mountain in central Serbia
Every Serbia place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Planinarski dom „Rtanj”?
It is a mountain hut (Планинарски дом „Ртањ” in the local language) in Serbia.
When is the best time to visit Planinarski dom „Rtanj”?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,876 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Planinarski dom „Rtanj”?
The nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI), 84 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Serbia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Serbia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Planinarski dom „Kopaonik”, Ski Center Kopaonik, Suvo Rudište. The rest is in the Serbia guide.
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