Golija is a mountain in the Dinaric Alps range in Montenegro, northwest of the city of Nikà ¡iÃÂ. The mountain range extends in the Dinaric direction (NW-SE), for a length of about 40 km, parallel to the Njegoà ¡ Mountain to the south, between Nikà ¡iàand GataÃÂko polje, and is up to 8 km wide. The highest peak is Bajovo à ¾drijelo (1942 m). The highest point of the peak is located on the ridge massif of the central part of the mountain. Southeast of it is the second highest peak, ÃÂardak (1935 m).
The mountain got its name from its bareness, i.e. the lack of forest throughout its peak area, especially on the southern side of the mountain ridge. It is built of limestone and dolomite of Cretaceous age. It is overgrown with forest, mostly on the northern side, while the southern side is barren. The ridge of the mountain is an undulating plateau suitable for walking along the peaks. The mountain slopes are quite steep, and the central part consists of flat parts, rocky outcrops and rocky ridges. The slopes towards the Piva are overgrown with dense deciduous and coniferous forests, while the southwestern ones are quite bare. Northwest of Mount Golija, to Mount Njegoà ¡ and Somina is the Golija region, known for cattle husbandry.