The river Ljestanica is located in the Vraneska valley, near Bijelo Polje. It is about 4800 meters long and springs in the upper Lijeska, flows through the village of Lijeska throughout its course, and flows into the river Ljubovidja. The upper course of Ljestanica is extremely picturesque, from the very source of the river, which is popularly known as Ljestanska glava. A footpath leads to the spring, which offers an excellent view of several waterfalls and rapids. The terrain is accessible and especially suitable for visiting in the period from May to October. A few hundred meters from the source is one of the most beautiful but also the least known waterfalls in Montenegro, Skakala waterfall. Below the Skakala waterfall there are more than 20 smaller pools and waterfalls. In terms of its attractiveness, the Skalala waterfall is reminiscent of the Gostilje waterfall on Zlatibor or the Lisine waterfall in eastern Serbia.
