CAROLINE WHITTLE

THE MOUNTAINS OF MONTENEGRO

A photographic travel guide to the mountains of Montenegro, including Durmitor and Prokletije National Parks.

Use this guide to find your own way through this dramatic area.

Plan your trip to the Mountains of Montenegro

How long should I spend here?

At least a week. Spend 4 days in Zabljak, near Durmitor National Park, and 3 days in the Grebaje Valley, which is part of Prokletije National Park.

When is the best time to visit?

June to August for the best hiking conditions.

How do I get around?

You can get to Zabljak by public transportation and walk to hiking trails from the town. However, to visit Prokletije National Park, you’ll want to rent a car.

Where are the best places to visit?

Durmitor & Prokletije National Parks, Zabljak, Grebaje Valley, Tara River, Devil’s Lake, Komovi Regional Nature Park

A blue lake surrounded by grassy green hills.
Devil’s Lake (Vražje Jezero) near Durmitor
Jonathan, in a gray shirt with a green backpack, walks along a trail.
Planinica Hike in Durmitor National Park
Caroline, in a yellow shirt, and jonathan, in a green shirt, stand on a grassy hillside with snow and mountains behind them.
Planinica Hike in Durmitor National Park
Tomatoes, cucumber, and salad sit on a plate.
Lunch at a Mountain Hut near Komovi
Eggs and cheese on a plate with coffee cup, bread and a gray and white mountain backdrop.
Breakfast at Katun Maja Karanfil in Prokletije
A wooden walkway is surrounded by green trees.
Crno Jezero Hike in Durmitor National Park
A sign stating "beer" on a wooden building.
Beer Stand in Durmitor National Park
Jonathan, in a striped shirt and straw hat, sits on a bench.
Hike in Komovi Regional Nature Park

HIKES

Hikes to Do:

Volusnica in Prokletije NP

Planinica in Durmitor NP

Crno Jezero in Durmitor NP

FOODS

Local Foods to Try:

Cheese and Spinach Filled Burek

Kiselo Mlijeko (sour milk)

Kacamak Kukuruzni

ACTIVITIES

Activities to Enjoy:

Explore the Tara River Viewpoints

Bike to Devils Lake from Zabljak

Try Local Cheese from Farmers

EXPLORE

Where to Explore

Komovi Area – Etno Selo Stavna

Grebaje Valley

Durdevica Tara Bridge

Winding road with grassy hills beside it.
Grebaje Valley in Prokletije National Park
Jonathan, in a striped shirt, sits on a stone bridge.
Bridge over the Tara River
Jonathan, in a straw hat and gray pants, walks on a mountainous pathway.
Volusnica Hike in Prokletije National Park
Durmitor National Park
A wooden cabin with mountainous backdrop.
Katun Maja Karanfil in Prokletije
Jonathan, in a straw hat, stands against a backdrop of snow covered mountains.
Volusnica Hike in Prokletije NP
Hiking pathway in the gray and green mountains.
Volusnica Hike in Prokletije National Park
A turquoise blue lake is surrounded by rolling green hills.
Devil’s Lake near Durmitor
A hiker, in a striped shirt and a straw hat, walks on a grassy pathway.
Hiking in Komovi Regional Nature Park
Two hikes stand on a rock in the mountains.
Volusnica Hike in Prokletije National Park
Metal coffee cup and tray sits on a wooden table.
Coffee at Katun Maja Karanfil in Grejabe Valley

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