Sport climbing
Enjoy sport climbing, anywhere - high in the mountains, by the sea, near springs and rivers, or deep in the pine forest? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, the stunning beauty, formidable challenges, and multidimensional nature of climbing in Montenegro might be the perfect fit for you!
Sport climbing
Facts:
Sports climbing areas:
- Municipality of Bar
- The old town of Bar, 21 routes, grades from 5 to 8b, length 12-20 m
- Menke, 9 routes, grades 5 to 6b, length up to 17 m
- Municipality of Budva
Brajići, 6 routes, grades from 4 to 6c +, length up to 12 m
- Municipality of Kotor
- Škaljari, 40 routes, grades from 4+ to 8b +, length from 20 to 45 m
- Dobrota, 6 routes, grades 4 to 5
- Špiljari, 5 routes, grade from 5 to 7b +, up to 30 m
- Municipality of Tivat
- Tivat, 11 routes, grades 5 to 7b, 10 to 20 m long
- Municipality of Herceg Novi
- Zvrnda, 7 routes, from 100 to 120 m, grades from 4+ to 7+
- Municipality of Tuzi
- Tubular, 37 routes, grades 4 to 8c, up to 33 m long
- Municipality of Podgorica
- Smokovac, 86 routes, grades from V to X +, from 10 to 32 m
- Ljubović, 4 routes, from IV to VI-, up to 9 m
- Titograd, 10 routes, grades from 6a to 7b, up to 20 m
- drOlja, 6 routes, from V to VII-, up to 30m
- Kula, 7 routes from V to VI +, up to 20 m
- Wonderwall, 14 routes, grade from 6c to 8b, up to 35 m
- Municipality of Nikšić
- Povija, 14 routes, grades from V + to VIII +, up to 20 m long
- Municipality of Kolašin
- Biočinovići, 31 routes, grades from 4 to 7c, up to 30 m
- Zekova Glava, 13 routes, from IV + to VII
- Municipality of Mojkovac
- Dobrilovina, 35 routes
- Municipality of Žabljak
- Pirlitor, 25 routes, grades 3a to 7b, 10 to 25 m long
- Lojanik, 3 routes, grades from 4+ to 5+, length from 165 to 310 m
- Zubci, 4 routes, grades 6+ to 8-, length 80 to 100 m
- Milošev tok, 1 route, grades 6+, 330 m long
- Municipality of Šavnik
- Pošćenje 6 routes, grades 6 to 7+
- Komarnica 1 route, 240 m, grades 8
- Municipality of Plužine
61 routes, grades II to XII, length 10 to 80 m
- Municipality of Berane 31 route
- Municipality of Gusinje 60 routes
Looking for a perfect climbing location in Montenegro? The sky’s the limit - literally!
Montenegro's climbing sites, with all of their challenges, encourage you to compete with yourself and your own limits. You can best focus your mind when you are in harmony with nature, moved to awe at the green hues of dense forests marvellously juxtapositioned with cracked plateaus and pointed peaks. Ready to take on a new climbing challenge? You can certainly find it here.
Sport climbing routes equipped in the Bay of Kotor
In Kotor, there are several routes with varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from 10 to 45 meters in height. There are climbing areas for beginners in Ljuta and Dobrota if you want to enjoy easy routes. These climbing areas all have good equipment, such as glue-in anchors and bolts. Climbing areas are more appealing in Herceg Novi and Tivat.
Budva and Bar Climbing Areas
Find 6 routes up to 12 m high (difficulty from 4 to 6c +) in Budva, Brajići. A climbing area near the Old Town of Bar with 21 routes and lengths ranging from 12 to 20 m can be found in Bar, as can a climbing area in the settlement Menke with 9 routes and lengths ranging from 12 to 17 m.
Amazing rocks near Podgorica
Enjoy the largest Montenegrin natural climbing area, with routes reaching up to 32 meters in height! It is called the Smokovac Climbing Area and is not far from Podgorica, in the direction of Kolašin.
Another climbing location is on the northern slope of Ljubovći hill in the heart of Podgorica. There are four routes, each up to 9 meters high. Because of its northern orientation, it is best to climb during the summer months. There are four more sectors up to 35 meters high in Podgorica, as well as one climbing area in the Municipality of Tuzi with 37 routes up to 33 meters high.
What is the best time to visit? The climbing season begins at the end of winter (February, March) and lasts until late autumn (November, December), though it can be climbed all year except on the coldest winter and warmest summer days.
Visit Nikšić!
Enjoy the peace and beauty of a village where stone and sky blend together in perfect harmony - in Povija village! Near the Ostrog Monastery, this village displays a furnished tower-shaped rock (up to 20 m high). You can climb from all sides! There are five routes ranging in difficulty from V to VII. The second rock can be found in Jasenovo polje, a few kilometers from Nikšić towards Šavnik.
Allow the adventure to take you to Kolašin
On the way to Jezerine ski center, in the village of Biočinovići, there is a polygon with two sectors, one next to the road, the other not far from the pine forest. The difficulty range is tailored to different abilities and predispositions. Climbing area with 31 routes, 7 easy routes (III, IV), fifteen medium difficulty routes (V, VI, VII), and the remainder are more difficult routes. The routes range in height from 10 to 30 meters. Feeling challenged yet? On top of all these, there is the Zekova Glava climbing area, which has 13 challenging routes (IV + to VII).
All routes are equipped with high-quality stainless steel bolts, and Raumer anchorages with an abseil carabiner carrying a load capacity of 4 tons have been installed for the stands.
Dobrilovina summer adventure in the shade of a rock
One sublime climbing spot with almost perfect rock quality can be found at the entrance to the fascinating Tara Canyon near Dobrilovina, next to Đuro's cave! If you are a moderate or more experienced climber, the 35 routes found here have your name written on them. Summer is the best time to visit because of the pleasant shade for most of the day. The wonderful beauty of the Tara Canyon, as well as the clean and fresh air, should be enough to entice you to visit.
Berane's superior confrontation with verticals
You settle into an authentic country house before engaging in a top-notch confrontation with the verticals, but also with your own strength! It's only a 15-minute drive from Berane. Itching to start climbing yet? In Sjelača, near the new road leading to the village of Lubnice and the Jelovica mountain, there is an easily accessible climbing area with a path that leads to the very foot of the rock. About thirty top climbing routes await you here.
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Find out more about the climbing areas in Kolašin, Mojkovac and Berane
More information can be found in the brochure of the Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije.
Plužine's attractive climbing area "Piva"
Find a rock above Piva Lake 2 kilometers from Plužine. Climbing routes have been designed and installed for your personalized adrenaline rush, and are divided into two zones (difficulty from II to XII).
Choose one of the 61 climbing routes. They are different lengths, so they are appropriate for both beginners and more experienced climbers. More difficult routes can be up to 80 meters long. More information can be found on the Piva Nature Park website.
Attractive bolted routes in the Ibar River Canyon - Rožaje
Test your skills and abilities on six bolted routes in the canyon of the river Ibar (difficulty VI to VIII), just a few kilometers from Rožaje and heading towards Novi Pazar.
The rock is right next to the river, behind the third tunnel on the highway that leads from the city to the north, giving your adventure a dash of extremity as well as unique beauty. Access can be difficult because the directions are below the road line. This spot is safest to reach with a rope.
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Do you want to improve your climbing skills?
Try a professional sport climbing course in Podgorica or Nikšić!
Climbing courses
The climbing center in Podgorica provides training for both new and experienced climbers, as well as "big" and "small" climbers! Come have some fun and try your hand at climbing on an artificial rock! A sport climbing course with a professional instructor is available here as well. Quality climbing training can also be found in Nikšić.
Plav and Gusinje - Prokletije's Fairytale
Prokletije has over 100 marked climbing routes! A dozen short routes are designed for beginners and recreational climbers, while more than half of the routes are extremely difficult and can only be used by professionals.
The climbing season lasts from April to October, or until November if the weather permits. The majority of the routes, up to 65 in total, are located near the well-known resort of Ali Pasha's springs.
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Grlja Canyon
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