Discover the wild beauty of Montenegro’s Dinaric Alps, where limestone peaks, deep canyons and remote highland plateaus create one of Europe’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. 

This comprehensive guidebook describes 17 graded day walks and multi-day treks across Montenegro’s mountains and national parks. With clear route descriptions, sketch mapping and practical planning advice, it provides everything you need to explore the country’s diverse and often remote terrain with confidence.

From Durmitor and Prokletije to the coastal mountains above the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kotor and the wetlands of Lake Skadar, the country’s five national parks offer outstanding opportunities for walking and hiking.

• This guidebook features 17 walks in Montenegro, ranging from 2–14 km (1–5 hours), while the multi-day routes span 14–44 km, with some routes involving exposed sections and light scrambling suitable for the more experienced hiker
• Key mountain regions including Orjen, Lovcen, Lake Skadar, Durmitor, Bjelasica, Komovi, Kucka Krajina (Žijevo), Visitor and Prokletije, with variants and extensions included so that you can tailor your walk or trek to suit your group’s ability and timescale
• Clear route descriptions are supported by sketch mapping to assist navigation across rugged ridgelines and forest trails of the Dinaric Alps
• Practical information on accommodation in key centres like Plav, Podgorica, and Kotor, as well as where to find facilities, water sources, and transport, is provided 
• Plus preparation advice from expert Rudolf Abrahams, including kit lists, a language glossary and background on Montenegro’s geology, wildlife, plants and history

Whether you’re seeking panoramic summits, remote mountain plateaus or scenic lake and forest walks, this guidebook opens the door to unforgettable trekking in Montenegro. With expertly researched routes and detailed guidance, you can confidently plan and experience adventure in one of Europe’s most rewarding mountain destinations.

The Mountains of Montenegro – Quick Facts

Location: Montenegro, Dinaric Alps 
Regions covered: Orjen, Lovćen, Lake Skadar, Durmitor, Bjelasica, Komovi, Kučka Krajina (Žijevo), Visitor and Prokletije 
Total routes: 17 walks and treks 
Walk distances: 2–14 km (1–5 hours) 
Trek distances: 14–44 km 
Difficulty: Easy walks to challenging mountain treks (some exposed sections and light scrambling) 
Terrain: Limestone peaks, ridgelines, forest trails, high plateaus and national park landscapes 
Navigation: Most walks are waymarked; Detailed route descriptions and sketch maps are provided 
Accommodation: Hotels, hostels, private rooms, and mountain huts 

Author Top Tip

“Grilled meats feature prominently on the Montenegrin or Serbian menu, most grandly in the combination commonly known as the roštilj (‘grill’), and eating out in Montenegro will be a trying experience for vegetarians. Vegetarians or those fed up with mixed grills should ask: ‘Da li imate nešto bez mesa?’ (‘Do you have something without meat?’). For non-vegetarians, ćevapčići and šopska salata make a delicious and cheap meal which is served throughout the country.”

- Rudolf Abraham, author of The Mountains of Montenegro 

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT MONTENEGRO
Geography 
Geology
Climate 
When to Visit
Weather Forecasts
Vegetation and Wildlife
    Mediterranean and Mountain Plants
    Mammals
    Reptiles and Amphibians
    Birds
History
Culture
Festivals
Food and Drink
Menu Reader
Language
Key Words for Walkers

TRAVELLING IN MONTENEGRO
Visas 
Getting to Montenegro
Flights from the UK and Western Europe
Travelling via Croatia
Travelling via Italy
By Rail or Bus from the UK and Western Europe
Local Transport
    Bus
    Train
    Taxi
    Hitching
Warning: Cross-Border Travel
Accommodation
Money
Currency 
Costs
Carrying Money
Changing Money
ATMs
Staying in Touch
Telephones
Mobiles
Internet

WALKING IN MONTENEGRO
Highlights 
Mountain Huts and Camping
Katuns
Water
Food and Supplies
Equipment
Maps
Trail Markings
National Parks
Long-Distance Routes
Safety in the Mountains 
    Mountain Rescue and Emergency Telephone Numbers


ABOUT THIS GUIDE
About the Routes
    Route Summary Table
Rating and Arrangement of Routes
Timings and Stages
Maps and Sketch Maps
Local Spelling and Place Names

ORJEN
Walk 1: Subra
    Stage 1: Kameno – Vratlo Hut
    Stage 2: Vratlo Hut – Subra (return)
    Stage 3: Vratlo Hut – Kabao (return)
    Stage 4: Vratlo Hut – Kameno
Further Possibilities 
    Zuba?ki kabao from Vratlo Hut

Walk 2: Zuba?ki kabao
    Vrbanj – Zuba?ki kabao (return)

LOV?EN
Walk 3: Jezerski vrh 
    Bukovica – Jezerski vrh – Ivanova korita
Walk 4: Kotor Fortress
    Kotor Fortress (return)

DURMITOR
Walk 5: Central Durmitor
    Stage 1: Žabljak – Lokvice
    Stage 2: Lokvice – veliki Me?ed –Terzin bogaz (return)
    Stage 3: Lokvice – Bobotov kuk (return)
    Stage 4: Lokvice – Minin bogaz (return)
    Stage 5: Lokvice – Ledena pe?ina (return)
    Stage 6: Lokvice – Trojni prevoj – Samar (return)
    Stage 7: Lokvice – Žabljak 
Walk 6: Durmitor Circuit (via Škr?ko jezero)
    Stage 1: Lokvice – Trojni prevoj – Zeleni vir – Samar – Škr?ko jezero
    Stage 2: Škr?ko jezero – Planinica – Ališnica – Crvena greda – Jablan jezero
    Stage 3: Jablan jezero – Žabljak
Walk 7: Durmitor Circuit (via Velika Struga)
    Stage 1: Lokvice – Velika Struga –Donja Ališnica
    Stage 2: Donja Ališnica – Crvena greda – Jablan jezero – Žabljak
Further Possibilities 
    Savin kuk
    Sedlena greda 
    Tara Canyon
Crno jezero
    
BJELASICA
Walk 8: Biogradsko jezero
    Circuit of Biogradsko jezero (return)
Walk 9: Biogradska gora
Stage 1: Biogradsko jezero – Crna glava – Peši?a jezero
    Stage 2: Peši?a jezero – Trešnjevik
Further Possibilities 
    Strmenica 

KOMOVI
Walk 10: Komovi
    Stage 1: Trešnjevik – Štavna
    Stage 2: Štavna – Kom Vasojevi?ki (return)
    Stage 3: Štavna – Kom Ljevorije?ki (return)
    Stage 4: Štavna – Trešnjevik
Further Possibilities 
Kom Ku?ki 
Magli? 
    
KU?KA KRAJINA (ŽIJEVO)
Walk 11: Ku?ka krajina
    Stage 1: Veruša – Bukumirsko jezero
    Stage 2: Bukumirsko jezero – nameless pass (return)
    Stage 3: Bukumirsko jezero – Štitan (return) 
    Stage 4: Bukumirsko jezero – Magli? (return)
    Stage 5: Bukumirsko jezero – Veruša
Further Possibilities 
Treskavac
Vila 
Krisitor 

PROKLETIJE
Walk 12: Volušnica
    dom Radni?ki – Volušnica (return)
Walk 13: Krošnja and Karanfili
    dom Radni?ki – Krošnja – Severni vrh (return)
Walk 14: Kotao
    dom Radni?ki – Kotao (return)
Walk 15: Ropojana Valley and jezero
    Vusanje – Jezero (return)
Further Possibilities 
O?njak
    Maja Rosit 
    Maja Kolata
    Maja Jezerce

OTHER AREAS
Sinjajevina
Mora?ke planine 
Bio?
Rumije
Skadarsko jezero

APPENDICES
Appendix A: Long-distance route Biogradsko jezero – Veruša (Walks 9–11): Summary of Stages and Facilities
Appendix B: List of Mountain Huts and Shelters
Appendix C: Further Reading 
Appendix D: Contacts and Useful Addresses 
Appendix E: Language Notes and Glossary
Appendix F: History
Appendix G: Montenegro’s Principal Mountain Areas and Major Peaks

Seasons

June to September (mountains have moderate summer temperatures and abundant snowfall in winter).

Centres

Durmitor National Park - Žabljak Prokletije National Park - Gusinje Biogradska Gora National Park - Mojkovac Lake Skadar National Park - Virpazar Lovćen National Park - Kotor or Cetinje Orjen - Herceg Novi

Difficulty

Routes range from easy day walks to extended and more challenging multi-day mountain treks. All routes are graded. No special equipment required.

Must See

Montenegro's five national parks - Durmitor, Prokletije (on the the Albanian border), Biogradska gora, Lovćen and Lake Skadar (the largest lake in the Balkans, plentiful birdlife), as well as several other areas including Orjen, Komovi, Kučka krajina, Tara Canyon (the deepest canyon in Europe). UNESCO-listed old town of Kotor, on Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor).

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