Things to see and do Durmitor National Park (Нaциohaлни Пaрк Дурмитор)

This pyramid-shaped peak is the highest in the massif and officially in Montenegro.

There are four different paths to reach it. The one going through the north-east is a bit longer and more difficult than the others but offers incredible and more spectacular landscapes. The best solution is to go up to the top by one path and come down by another in order to fully appreciate the beauty of the site.

Northeast route from Žabljak. Crno Jezero - Indjini Dolovi - Lokvice or Ledena Pećina - Biljegov Do - Valoviti Do - Bobotov Kuk (count 5.5 hours walking time, one way).

The other three trails run south: the first starts from Sedlo, the second from Dobri Do (1,742 m) and the third from Škrčka. All three meet at the Zeleni Vir lake (an ideal stopover) and from there they become one.

If you opt to start from Sedlo, along the trail there are several springs where you can fill up your drinking water supplies, although hikers are always advised to bring their water supplies before the hike. On the trail, the small mountain lake Zeleni vir lends itself to a good break before moving on to the last and most difficult part of the summit climb.

Once you reach the Velika Privija pass (2,351 m), this path joins the one passing through the north-east of the summit. It takes 2 hours and a half to walk from Dobri Do and 3 hours to walk from Sedlo (one way).

A summit not to be missed. A panorama of breathtaking beauty! Prutaš (2 393 m) is one of the most beautiful, popular and biggest peaks in Durmitor. The best alpine panorama in Durmitor resembles the Alps and Switzerland. Slightly sloping, green and decorated with prutovi (oblique sticks), Prutaš comes from the word prut andmeans twig. So it is a mountain made of twigs!

Route: Dobri Do - Šarban (1 700 m) - Škrčko Ždrijelo (2 114 m) - Prutaš (2 393 m). Duration: count between 3 and 4 hours of walking (one way).

A day trip by jeep or a more eco-friendly mountain bike with photo breaks from Žabljak is a must. The total length of the tour is 84 km: Štuoc, Sušica and Piva canyons, and the landscapes of Prutaš, Sedlena greda, Boljske grede, Valovito, Modro jezero, Dobri do valley, Todorev, Sedlo and Virak. A visit to Durmitorski prsten, a unique mountaineering experience well signposted (brown signs to follow), can be organised by a local agency.

Zminje (1,520 m), or "Snake Lake", is a glacial lake known as the "Eye of Durmitor Mountain". It is a quiet place, ideal for a picnic; surrounded by forest, it is somewhat isolated. A marked path leads you through the forest to the lake with nice benches by the water and a fresh drinking water source. Nearby are the Black and Barno lakes, connected by a marked trail. The lake is easily accessible, count 2 hours of walking.

The office is located on the ground floor of a large white house on the road to Black Lake (between the bridge and the National Park parking lot). They sell various maps and many books with lots of pictures about Durmitor National Park. A young and fluent English speaking staff will be able to inform you and guide you on the different routes to take offering the most beautiful views of Durmitor National Park.

Bezimeni Vrh (2 487 m) is the second highest peak of Durmitor. Together with Bobotov Kuk and Djevojka, they form the highest peak of the Durmitor massif called Soa Nebeska, the most impressive, seen from the west, from the Prutash summit. It rises proudly above the glacial valley of the Škrčke lakes. The climb to the summit is an incredible experience because of the extraordinary natural beauty, which extends in all directions.

This peak is one of the most frequented and easiest to reach.

Savin Kuk (2 313 m) is considered to be one of the most beautiful peaks of the mountain range in the heart of Durmitor. Its ascent on a sunny day in summer and the view from its summit are simply exceptional. A clear mountain panorama of the surrounding mountain range makes you aware of the vastness of the natural park that surrounds you and the almost complete absence of human life.

Savin Kuk is an integral part of the famous and incredible panoramic view above Crno Jezero (Black Lake, 1,416 m), which also contains the Medjed Peak (2,287 m). It is a beautiful triangle-shaped peak on the left side of Medjed Peak, which dominates over the incredible beauty of Crno Jezero, surrounded by a magnificent black pine forest.

Savin Kuk Peak takes its name from the Serbian prince Rastko Nemanjić who left secular life, became a monk, and was later canonized. During his spiritual life, St. Sava often went to the top of Savin Kuk. It is said that this was his favorite place for silence and prayers. Legend has it that he and a thirsty disciple drew a cross on the ground with his walking stick and a spring appeared, Savina Voda, at an altitude of 2,212 meters, which still attracts many people today.

Route: Crno Jezero - Izvor (spring) - Točak (1,450 m) - Mioč Poljana (1,569 m) - Savina Voda (2,212 m) - Savin Kuk. Level: easy. Duration: 3 hours of walking (one way).

The Šljeme peak (2,455 m) is the third highest peak in the Durmitor massif, behind Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m) and Bezimeni Vrh (2,487 m). Unlike the others, this peak is a 2 km long rocky plateau with an average altitude of 2 400 m. On the plateau there are other peaks, the best known being Istočni Vrh (2,445 m) and Vrh Šljemena (2,455 m).

Route: Žabljak - Motički Gaj - Poljana - Korita - Panalj (1 813 m) - Šupljika (1 930 m) - Čista Strana - Vrh Šljeme (2 455 m). Elevation gain: 1 001 m. Level: difficult. Duration: 4h30 walk (one way).

In Durmitor, the impressive alpine panorama from the town of Žabljak (1,456 m) will inspire you. In the foreground, you can see a part of the massif from the vast plateaus of this beautiful mountain town, with a peculiar shaped peak that will hold your attention. Together with Savin Kuk (2 313 m) and Medjed (2 287 m), this peak creates the first line of Durmitor peaks seen from the town of Žabljak. This beautiful peak is called Crvena Greda. Looking towards Žabljak, you will see the amazing red color of this impressive wall which is called Crvena Greda, or literally translated as the Red Shelf. It is not so difficult to reach this red peak, which is a one-day hiking trip. On the trail, you will come across a high rock face called Cuklin Veliki Pas, which is also a great attraction for climbers and is a solid test of climbing skills and abilities.

You will take the path leading to Alisnica Valley, from the beautiful meadow called Poljanak, which literally translates as "field", with a beautiful view of the town of Žabljak.

Spending time on the top of Crvena Greda is an extraordinary feeling, it is like being on the "top of the world", in other words, it is a climber's paradise.

Path: Žabljak - Ivan do - Bosača - Jablan Jezero (1 880 m) - Crvena grada. Level: intermediate. Duration: 3 hours of walking (one way).

This peak is said to offer one of the most beautiful views of the massif and the Black Lake.

Medjed (2 287 m), which literally means "bear", is the best known and one of the most photographed peaks in Durmitor. This peak is the most recognized because it is the closest to the town of Žabljak, the center of the region, while with its incredible background scenery it stands proudly above the beautiful Crno Jezero (Black Lake, 1,416 m), a beautiful lake shape in the form of number eight. Medjed Peak, Savin Kuk (2,313 m) and Sljeme (2,455 m, behind) form an unforgettable panorama that many associate with the famous Canadian mountain lakes.

If you look closely at the Medjed ridge, you can see Veliki Medjed (Big Bear, 2 287 m) on the right side of the ridge, and Mali Medjed (Little Bear, 2 223 m) on the left side of this beautiful ridge. These two rock bears are remarkable natural sculptures.

From the summit you can see the Terzin Bogaz peak (2 303 m), the mighty Sljeme wall (2 455 m), Bandijerna (2 409 m), Milosev Tok (2 426 m), Zupci (2 309 m) and the beautiful glacial cirque of Velika Kalica valley (1 870 m).

East of the summit you will see Savin Kuk (2 313 m), Mount Sinjajevina (2 203 m) and Jezerska Povrs (Lake Plateau).

Route: Žabljak - Indjini Dolovi (1 750 m) - Klještina - Mali Medjed (2 223 m) - Grebenski prelaz. Level: intermediate. Duration: 4 hours of walking (one way).

The two lakes are located at an altitude of 1,686 and 1,711 m respectively, between the Bobotov and Prutaš mountains. Considered by many as the most beautiful site of the massif. Level: intermediate. Duration: 3.5 hours via the village of Mala Crna Gora, 3 hours via Dobri do. The Škrčko lakes are hidden in the middle of Durmitor's peaks and accessible only on foot. In the heart of nature, it is a visit worthwhile for the beauty of its sites.