Žabljak is the highest town in the Balkans and the gateway to Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 48 peaks above 2,000 m, 18 glacial lakes and the deepest river canyon in Europe. If you’re planning a trip, here are the best things to do — from gentle walks to full-on adventure.
1. Hike to Black Lake (Crno jezero)
The most famous sight in Durmitor, Black Lake sits a 20-minute walk from Žabljak. The easy 3.6 km loop around the water is the perfect introduction to the park, with the Međed peak reflected in the surface on calm mornings.
2. Take a guided ATV tour
One of the best ways to reach the lakes and viewpoints that are too far to walk is on four wheels. A guided ATV tour gets you deep into the park — past glacial lakes, mountain villages and dramatic canyon overlooks — with no experience required. Routes run from one hour up to a three-hour grand tour.
3. See the Tara River Canyon
The second-deepest canyon in the world (after the Grand Canyon) plunges 1,300 m. The classic photo stop is the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, but the view from the Ćurevac viewpoint is even more breathtaking.
4. Raft the Tara River
In summer, white-water rafting on the emerald Tara is a Durmitor highlight — scenic, refreshing and suitable for beginners.
5. Visit Vražje & Riblje Lakes
Vražje jezero (Devil’s Lake) and Riblje jezero (Fish Lake) are quieter, lesser-visited glacial lakes that feel wonderfully remote. They’re a favourite stop on our 3-hour ATV route.
6. Climb to Momčilov Grad (Pirlitor)
The ruins of a medieval fortress perched above the Tara Canyon, wrapped in legend. It’s a short but rewarding ATV ride from Žabljak.
More ideas
- Savin Kuk — hike or take the chairlift for panoramic views.
- Black Lake kayaking — rent a kayak in summer.
- Zip-line over the Tara Canyon — the fastest in Montenegro.
- Mountain biking along forest and gravel trails.
- Stari Most & local villages — taste traditional mountain food.
- Paragliding over the Durmitor range.
- Winter skiing at the Savin Kuk ski centre.
- Photography at sunrise around Black Lake.
- Stargazing — Durmitor has some of the darkest skies in the region.
When to visit
The best season for ATV tours, hiking and rafting is late May to early October, when the trails are clear and the lakes are at their most beautiful. July and August are warmest and busiest — book activities a day or two ahead.
Want to see the best of Durmitor in a single ride? Our guided ATV tours connect the lakes, viewpoints and villages above — browse the routes or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll plan the perfect day for you.
Žabljak je najviši grad na Balkanu i kapija Nacionalnog parka Durmitor, UNESCO svjetske baštine sa 48 vrhova preko 2.000 m, 18 glečerskih jezera i najdubljim riječnim kanjonom u Evropi. Ako planiraš put, evo najboljih stvari koje možeš raditi — od laganih šetnji do prave avanture.
1. Prošetaj do Crnog jezera
Najpoznatija znamenitost Durmitora, Crno jezero je na 20 minuta hoda od Žabljaka. Laka kružna staza od 3,6 km oko vode je savršen uvod u park, sa vrhom Međed koji se ogleda u površini za mirnih jutara.
2. Idi na vođenu ATV turu
Jedan od najboljih načina da stigneš do jezera i vidikovaca koji su predaleko za pješačenje jeste na četiri točka. Vođena ATV tura te vodi duboko u park — pored glečerskih jezera, planinskih sela i dramatičnih pogleda na kanjon — bez potrebe za iskustvom. Rute traju od jednog sata do trosatne velike ture.
3. Pogledaj kanjon rijeke Tare
Drugi najdublji kanjon na svijetu (poslije Velikog kanjona) spušta se 1.300 m. Klasično mjesto za fotografiju je most Đurđevića Tara, ali pogled sa vidikovca Ćurevac je još impresivniji.
4. Rafting na Tari
Ljeti je rafting na smaragdnoj Tari vrhunac Durmitora — slikovit, osvježavajući i pogodan za početnike.
5. Posjeti Vražje i Riblje jezero
Vražje jezero (Đavolje jezero) i Riblje jezero su tiša, rjeđe posjećena glečerska jezera koja djeluju divno zabačeno. Omiljena su stanica na našoj trosatnoj ATV ruti.
6. Popni se do Momčilovog Grada (Pirlitor)
Ostaci srednjovjekovne tvrđave iznad kanjona Tare, obavijeni legendom. Kratka ali nagrađujuća ATV vožnja iz Žabljaka.
Još ideja
- Savin Kuk — pješači ili se popni žičarom za panoramski pogled.
- Kajak na Crnom jezeru — iznajmi kajak ljeti.
- Zip-line preko kanjona Tare — najbrži u Crnoj Gori.
- Brdski biciklizam šumskim i makadamskim stazama.
- Stari mostovi i sela — probaj tradicionalnu planinsku hranu.
- Paragliding iznad masiva Durmitora.
- Zimsko skijanje na ski-centru Savin Kuk.
- Fotografija u zoru oko Crnog jezera.
- Posmatranje zvijezda — Durmitor ima jedno od najtamnijih nebesa u regionu.
Kada doći
Najbolja sezona za ATV ture, planinarenje i rafting je od kraja maja do početka oktobra, kada su staze prohodne a jezera najljepša. Jul i avgust su najtopliji i najprometniji — rezerviši aktivnosti dan-dva ranije.
Želiš da vidiš najbolje od Durmitora u jednoj vožnji? Naše vođene ATV ture povezuju jezera, vidikovce i sela odozgo — pogledaj rute ili nam piši na WhatsApp pa ćemo isplanirati savršen dan za tebe.
Ready to see it for yourself? Book a guided ATV tour across Durmitor.