Description
In eastern Serbia, in the foothill of Beljanica, lie true gems of nature which, on first thought, can be found only in fairy tales. The gems in question are karstic founts. When speaking of these gems, two deserve a special mention. In Žagubica, where Beljanica descends into the basin of Homolje, lies the fount of Mlava, and about 35 km from Žagubica, in the western foothill of the mountain, in the valley of the Krupajska river, lies hidden the Krupaj springs. Today you have the opportunity to get acquainted with one of these gems – with the Krupaj springs. 220 meters above sea level, tucked in the untouched nature of the western side of the Beljanica mountain, lies the Krupaj springs. Even though Homolje itself is a well-known ecological oasis, the Krupaj springs is still considered a rare and unique occurrence in nature. Why, you might ask yourselves? Down a fairy-tale path Well, let’s begin from the path that takes to the springs. After you pass an old water-mill filled with all sorts of old and forgotten trinkets, between it and a small hill you reach an almost invisible, narrow passage. Then you go down a few stone steps and you lay your eyes on a small pond full of long and lean trouts. Right next to it you see another pond in which small yellow and black fish found their home. While you walk next to a cliffside wall, your eyes wander to the opposite side where you can see a system of small waterfalls and lakes. You pass what is now the third fish pond, which is, by the way, beautifully carved in the cliff face. After passing this pond your path narrows and takes you through the woods. At the end of it lies a sight which can seemingly only be found in a fairy tale. The enchanted kingdom of Krupaj springs Surrounded by a forest of its own, with tree branches and vines hovering over its surface, stands the Krupaj springs. The water, blue and green in colour, with varying nuances, canćt help itself but hypnotize the beholder. The deep, cold and turquoise is