Zabljak to Stoliv

Overview

1. Day

   1
   Arrival Day

   1. ZabljakZabljak

   Arrival in Zabljak town. Transfer from Podgorica, Tivat or Dubrovnik Airport to your accommodation located in the Durmitor National Park. Information Meeting with local representative.

2. Day

   2
   Walking in Durmitor National Park (choice of walks)

   6.4 mi · 10.3 km

   1. Walking in Durmitor National Park (choice of walks)Choice of easier Circular Black Lake (Crno jezero) walk - 6.4 miles/10.2 km OR Walk to Crvena Greda (strenuous) 8.8 miles/14.1km
   2. ZabljakZabljak

   Today you have the option to start with an easier route or a more difficult one. The easier route takes you around one of the most beautiful lakes of Montenegro, the famous Black lake (Crno jezero). Afterwards you walk through the forest to a small hidden lake, where you can take a rest before returning to the town of Zabljak. Alternatively, a demanding first day of your walking holidays brings you up to Crvena Greda, a peak in the northern part of the Zabljak area which offers magnificent view stretching over the south and east. It is a challenging walking day but the views are worth it.Circular Black Lake (Crno jezero) walk (easy) - 6.4 miles / 10.2km Or Walk to Crvena Greda, one of the most impressive peaks in the national park (strenuous) - 8.8 miles / 14.1km

3. Day

   3
   Walking in Biogradska Gora National Park

   7.4 mi · 11.9 km

   1. transfer
   2. Walking in Biogradska Gora National ParkAM - Transfer along Tara Canyon (Second deepest gorge in the world after the Grand Canyon)
   3. Katun GolesKatun Goles

   Your day begins with a visit to Tara Canyon, the second deepest gorge after the Grand Canyon. Here you’ll find truly stunning views from the stunning bridge crossing the river Tara. Your route takes you through the Biogradska Gora National Park, which features a glacier lake and an ancient forest. Upon arrival at the lake, there is the chance to learn more about the National Park at the information centre, before the trail begins a steep climb across the ancient forest to a charming summer pasture. Your host for tonight is a local family who provide simple accommodation and delicious traditional dishes, to help introduce you into the tranquillity of Montenegrin mountain lifestyle.

4. Day

   4
   Panorama ridge hike to Vranjak

   8.9 mi · 14.3 km

   1. Panorama ridge hike to VranjakPM - Transfer to Kolasin (accommodation)
   2. transfer
   3. KolasinKolasin

   Walk along mountain slopes in the southern part of the national park, to the second highest peak of the area, the Zekova Glava. Take a rest at a great viewpoint high above the lake Pesica Jezero before you return to Vranjak. There you can have lunch or a coffee before you finally walk down to the end of the asphalt road in Jezerine, where you will be picked up for the transfer to Kolasin.

5. Day

   5
   Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic-Njegos (Lovcen National Park) to Njegusi

   3.3 mi · 5.3 km

   1. rail
   2. transfer
   3. transfer
   4. Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic-Njegos (Lovcen National Park) to NjegusiSpectacular train ride Kolasin to Podgorica. Collection from Podgorica and transfer to Cetinje (self-guided city walk (1 hour) or optional guided tour in Cetinje at extra cost). Transfer from Cetinje after lunch to walk start at mausoleum of Petar Njegus.
   5. NjegusiNjegusi

   Start your day with a spectacular train ride from Kolasin to Podgorica. Within train lover circles, this section of the train line from Belgrade to Bar is one of the most celebrated – the line runs high above the canyons and crosses a 198m high bridge. Upon arrival in Podgorica, you will be transferred to the old royal capital of Cetinje. You have time to explore the historic centre or we can arrange a guided visit if you prefer. After lunch, take a transfer to the Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos at the top of Jerzerski Vrh, in the heart of Lovcen National Park. Here you’ll find a fantastic spot to catch the sunset, with an awe-inspiring panorama that stretches from the mountains to the sea. Following this, your route leads this to the huts in Njegusi village and tonight’s accommodation.

6. Day

   6
   Lovcen National Park - walk old trade route to Kotor

   6 mi · 9.7 km

   1. Lovcen National Park - walk old trade route to Kotor
   2. KotorKotor

   Start your walk right from your doorstop through the old village and across pastures to the mountain pass Krstac at 950 m above the sea. From there, your route joins an old trade route which once connected Cetinje with Kotor –even billiard tables were transported along this trail! This old horse trail which zig-zags approximately 70 times back on itself down directly to the old town of Kotor offers countless magnificent views towards the bay en-route.

7. Day

   7
   Walk Vrmac range to Stoliv

   9 mi · 14.5 km

   1. Walk Vrmac range to Stoliv
   2. transfer
   3. KotorKotor

   Mount Vrmac is situated like a barrier between the innermost part of the Bay, Bay of Kotor and the outer section – the Bay of Tivat. Your walk begins in Kotor on the military zig-zag-trail named after the Austrian emperor Franz-Josef (in local language: Franjo Josip) before climbing up to the mighty fortress, Vrmac, built in 1892 and still beautifully preserved to this day. From here you follow the mountain ridge to the highest top of Vrmac, Sveti Ilija (765 m). The descent follows an old shepherd's trail down to the abandoned village of Gornji Stoliv, where you can visit the old church and relax with a coffee at the seaside promenade. You will then be transferred back to your accommodation in Kotor.

8. Day

   8
   Day 8

   Departure following breakfast.