Jahorina

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Jahorina
Elevation	1913 m (6276 ft)
Location	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Range	Dinaric Alps

Jahorina is a mountain in south-eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, partly in the Republika Srpska and partly in the Federation entity (stretches through corridor and Gorazde canton). It is found directly to the southeast of Sarajevo, bordering Bjelašnica mountain. Jahorina is 1913 meters (6276 feet) tall, putting in the middle of the Sarajevo mountains height wise.

Like the other Sarajevo mountains, Jahorina is a popular destination for a variety of winter sports and activities. During the 1984 Winter Olympics, Jahorina was the location of many Olympic competitions. Today, Jahorina is still a popular destination for skiing, hiking, and sledding. Jahorina has over 40 km of ski tracks, along with modern facilities.