Glacial lakes, Europe's deepest canyon and peaks over 2,000 metres — all within easy reach of our houses.
Lakes, canyons and peaks waiting for you just a short drive from our houses. Click any photo to view it full screen.
Durmitor photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC licences, authors credited on the source pages).
Durmitor National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — 18 glacial lakes, 48 peaks over 2,000 m and the Tara Canyon. Here are our favourites and how far they are from the houses.
≈ 8 kmSummer · WinterDurmitor's most famous gem — two connected lakes in a dense pine forest beneath Međed peak. The trail around the lake is about 3.5 km long, ideal for a family walk, a boat ride or a picnic.
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≈ 18 kmSummerThe legendary 1940 arch bridge, 150 m above the Tara River. Ride one of the longest zip-lines in the Balkans, right across the canyon.
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Departures from ŽabljakSummerEurope's deepest canyon (up to 1,300 m) and rafting on the emerald Tara. Local agencies provide transport, gear and guides — trips usually depart from Žabljak.
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≈ 10 kmWinter · SummerIn winter, the ski resort with Durmitor's longest slope; in summer, a chairlift that carries you up to panoramas at over 2,000 m.
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≈ 20 kmSummerA scenic road of about 80 km through the heart of the national park — Sedlo pass, Sušica Canyon and the Piva plateau. The most beautiful photo tour in Montenegro.
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Start at Sedlo ≈ 20 kmSummerPrutaš (2,393 m) with its layered rock faces and Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m), Durmitor's highest peak — iconic hikes with views over dozens of peaks and lakes.
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≈ 60 kmSummerA turquoise lake framed by the steep cliffs of the Piva Canyon — a perfect day trip with boat cruises, kayaking and a visit to Piva Monastery.
Open on mapDistances are approximate, by car from our houses in Borje, Žabljak.
