Durmitor National Park
Explore an ecosystem created by the Mediterranean and alpine microclimates, earning the park UNESCO World Heritage status!
Durmitor National Park
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Facts:
Area:
39,000 ha
Highest peak:
Bobotov kuk (2,523 m)
Elevation:
500 m above sea level to 2,523 m above sea level
Status:
National Park since 1952
On the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage List since 1980
Emerald in the crown of national parks of Montenegro: Durmitor!
Just as the emerald is a rare, precious gem, a symbol of untouched beauty - so is Durmitor! A mountain giant, whose highest peak Bobotov Kuk is unrivaled in excitement for many mountaineers! Looking for a less intense alternative to this heroic conquest?
Via Ferrata
Don’t have any mountaineering experience but still want to conquer a mountain peak? Try Via Ferrata! Via Ferrata presents a secured hiking trail which, with the help of cables and metal treads, crosses inaccessible sections of mountain massifs. This provides you a completely safe way to conquer the stunning cliffs.
Rafting and canyoning!
The Durmitor National Park area is a terrain of the most challenging canyons, where you can have the most insane adventures of a lifetime! Why, you might ask? Because the canyons of Tara, Draga, Sušica, Komarnica, and Nevidio, Europe's last discovered canyon, beckon you to take on a formidable challenge. Canyoning and rafting? An arduous challenge to conquer!
Rafting is unquestionably the greatest way to learn about the Tara Canyon, which stretches for 78 kilometers from the mouth of the Bistrica to Šćepan Polje, and is officially the world's second deepest canyon. Rafting is organized by a variety of rafting organizations, many of which combine it with a stay in an ethno village. This is a true rural Montenegrin experience, complete with cicvara, homemade buttermilk, and porridge!
Wonders of this region!
There are as many as 48 peaks above 2,000 meters above sea level in the park which, from an eagle’s eye view, overlook 18 glacier lakes (known as mountain eyes) and mysterious medieval tombstones known as stećci.
"Turn" the circle around Durmitor
The Durmitor Ring is the easiest way to get to know this corner of Montenegro. Over the period of 4 h of driving and walking, you will get to know all its beauties and the way of life among the locals.
Zip line across the deepest canyon in Europe
Would you like to zipline down from a height of nearly 150 meters and take in the breathtaking view, while gliding over Tara's turquoise blue canyon at speeds of up to 120 km/h?
Try Via Ferrata!
A cable car ride to Savin Kuk, followed by a paraglider flight!
With one transfer, take the two-seater cable lift on Savin Kuk to the takeoff point, which is about 20 minutes away. Takeoff takes place at a height of 2,244 meters above sea level. The flight lasts 10-15 minutes.
More interesting activities in the Durmitor National Park area
If you want to do more outdoor activities, the park contains a 100-kilometer network of marked hiking routes that climb to the highest of heights of the Durmitor massif. Interested in a scenic cable car ride? It is a favourite of many that find their way here! You can take the cable car to the eastern slope of the most visited peak - Savina Kuk. The view from this vantage point is breathtaking! During the break, drink from the Savina Water Spring, which according to legend has healing properties.
Relaxing in nature, having a picnic with a view of the enchanting Vražje (Devil's) Lake, or taking a walk around the Crno lake's marked trails gets the top ratings from visitors. Find out why! However, if you want to observe nature from a bird's eye view, with lots of adrenaline, then paragliding might be just the adventure for you!
This national park is another destination in Montenegro that has a lot to offer, regardless of the season. As the air turns cold, Durmitor becomes a popular winter ski destination, with the most reliable snow coverage and the Savin Kuk ski resort, which is excellent for experienced skiers.
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