Country: Montenegro
Area name: Durmitor mountain
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 31-Jul-2008
Length (km): 12
Elevation gain (m): 200
Technical difficulty: ●●●
GPS tracklog: download
Overview of mountain biking route:
Crno Jezero (Black Lake) MTB route leads along the coast of the lake Crno Jezero on Durmitor mountain. The area of Durmitor mountain belongs to UNESCO heritage and it’s the protected area well known as The National Park Durmitor. The route is labeled. There are many hikers on the trail too, so be careful. After rainy days the trail is muddy. The route can be combined with Durmitor Circular MTB Route.
Getting there: Europe, Montenegro, Podgorica, Nikšić, Šavnik, Žabljak or Podgorica, Nikšić, Plužine, Trsa, Žabljak. For the last one before the trip check the snow conditions on the saddles between Trsa and Žabljak.
Map of mountain biking route:
Description of MTB route:
The starting point of MTB route is in center of Žabljak. From Žabljak ride on the labeled paved road to lake Crno Jezero. From the lake leads a trail along the coast in counter clockwise direction. Some trail sections are very rocky. You will have to hike with the bike few meters only. When you finish the circular route around Crno Jezero proceed on the labeled trail to the lake named Zminje Jezero. Zminje Jezero is situated around 3 km at the northwest course from Crno Jezero. The first section is a singletrack with some short ups and downs. At the junction with the carriageway keep left and proceed to Zminje Jezero. From the lake ride back on the carriageway. Keep straight to Bosača village. From Bosača you can get a nice view on Durmitor mountain. The labeled trail continues near the lake Barno Jezero. Follow the labeled trail back to Crno Jezero. For more details check above Interactive Map and below Photo Gallery of the route.
Elevation profile of MTB route:
Notes & references:
The route is recommended during summer and fall. According to The National Park Durmitor data there is no red tape for any MTB ride on the hiking trails. The entrance fee for National Park Durmitor is charged.
Gallery of mountain biking route: