The back story
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The back story
Durmitor & the north: the back story
Glacial lakes, a monastery moved stone by stone and a forest protected since 1878.
Area guide · Montenegro
Durmitor & the north: Our Favourites
Durmitor National Park around Žabljak, the Tara canyon and the mountain town of Kolašin. For Podgorica itself, see our Podgorica guide.
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What to see and do
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3 photosMoved stone by stone
Piva Monastery & Piva Lake
A 16th-century monastery, moved stone by stone with its frescoes, above the turquoise Piva Lake.
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2 photosOver the Tara canyon
Đurđevića Tara Bridge
Five concrete arches of 1940 spanning the Tara canyon, high above the green river.
Nature, lakes and beaches
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3 photosDurmitor’s jewel
The Black Lake (Crno jezero)
A glacial lake in pine forest below Međed, a short stroll from Žabljak, circled by a lakeside path.
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Video 3 photosEighteen mountain eyes
The lakes of Durmitor
Eighteen glacial lakes, the “mountain eyes”, linked by trails from forest shores to high valleys.
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Video 3 photosPrimeval forest
Biogradska Gora National Park & Lake Biograd
Montenegro’s smallest national park, an ancient forest around Lake Biograd, protected since 1878.
Eat and drink
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2 photosDurmitor home cooking
Restaurant Podgora
Hearty mountain food in Žabljak: lamb, kajmak, local cheeses, cicvara and warming soups.
Where to stay
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3 photosOn the Black Lake road
Hotel SOA
A four-star mountain hotel among conifers on the road to the Black Lake, with a small spa.
Durmitor National Park, 84220 ŽabljakExplore View on map
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3 photosDurmitor cooking
Hotel Polar Star
A mountain-style hotel in Žabljak with Durmitor cooking, a wellness area and villas.
Borje bb, ŽabljakExplore View on map
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3 photosChalet among pines
Bianca Resort & Spa
A chalet-style resort among tall pines near Kolašin’s centre, with a spa pool facing the forest.
Getting there and around
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3 photos76 km mountain loop
Durmitor Ring panoramic road
A signposted 76 km loop from Žabljak around Durmitor, with a viewpoint over the Tara canyon.
Where to go next
Questions and answers
Where do the Durmitor walks start?
In Žabljak: pick up a trail map there and set off early for the lakes.
Is there a scenic drive around Durmitor?
The Durmitor Ring sets out from Žabljak and circles the massif; follow the brown Panoramic Roads signs marked 2.
Share your Durmitor & the north tips
Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.
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