Prutaš
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| Prutaš | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,393 m (7,851 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°07′37″N 19°00′05″E / 43.1268107°N 19.0013225°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Mountain of twigs |
| Language of name | Serbo-Croatian |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Durmitor National Park, Montenegro |
| Parent range | Dinaric Alps |
Prutaš is a mountain peak in Durmitor Massif with an elevation of 2,393 meters (7,851 ft). It is noted for its distinctive appearance characterized by vertical sedimentary rock layers and is considered one of the premier viewpoints in the Durmitor National Park.[1][2]
The name "Prutaš" derives from the Montenegrin word "Prutovi," meaning twigs or branches[1] referring to its unique, streaked facade of layered cliffs that resemble stacked twigs.[2][3]
Geography and Description
To the north of the Prutaš is the peak Gruda (2,302 m), from which it is separated by the Ilin Do pass (2,230 m). Together, Prutaš and Gruda form the southern end of the crest defining the western side of the Sušica Canyon. Its notable 700-meter-high north face dominates the Škrka Lakes Valley to the northeast, which contains Big Lake Škrka and Small Lake Škrka.[2]
The vista from the summit encompasses the highest peaks of Durmitor, including Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m) and Bezimeni Vrh (2,487 m), which form part of the "Soa Nebeska" (Altar of the Sky) wall, the Sušica Canyon, the Škrka Lakes Valley, and on clear days, distant ranges and the Adriatic Sea.[2][4]