Mountains and Lakes
Northern Montenegro: Durmitor, Bjelasica, the Tara and Piva canyons, Black Lake and Morača, with access, seasons and what to plan before a mountain trip.
The north, planned properly
Northern Montenegro is where the country becomes alpine: the Durmitor massif, the Tara canyon, glacial lakes and high pastures. Distances look short on the map and take longer on mountain roads.
The articles cover access roads, altitudes and weather, the trails worth the effort and the practical details, including snow that can linger into early summer.
The Tara River and its Canyon
One of the deepest river canyons in Europe and the clear water that runs through it.
Black Lake on Durmitor
The best-known glacial lake of Durmitor and a starting point for high trails.
Piva Lake and Canyon
A turquoise reservoir in a limestone canyon, crossed by a landmark arch bridge.
Morača Canyon and Monastery
The main route north through a deep gorge, past a historic riverside monastery.
The Bjelasica Mountains
Rounded green ridges, summer pastures and marked trails in the centre of the country.