- Durmitor -
- The Durmitor Mountains consist of 48 snow-capped peaks, the highest of which is Bobotov Kuk - 2525 meters above sea level and 18 glacial lakes, of which the most visited and largest is Black Lake. Dense, ancient Black Forests cover the mountains above steep rocky cliffs and gorges. The age of the 50 meter black pine is more than 500 years old; there are no trees of this type anywhere else in Europe.
Durmitor is the most important national park in Montenegro and the largest in terms of area, on a par with Lake Skadar. Parking area: 350 km². These areas were granted national park status in 1952. They have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980. There are 48 peaks in the park, most of which are partially covered with snow even in summer. The highest mountain: Bobotov-Kuk (2523 m). There are also 18 glacial lakes in the park. The largest and most popular among tourists is Black Lake.
The park is also home to many wild animals not found in other parts of Europe: brown bears, wolves, lynxes, honey beetles and many others. The gorges and canyons of Durmitor are the deepest among all Balkan countries. The most impressive of them is the gorge of the Tara River - the main attraction of the main national park of Montenegro. Furthermore, it is not only the deepest (1300 meters) and longest (78 km) gorge in the Balkans, but also the second largest in the world. There are many marked hiking trails in the park, there are tourist bases and campsites, you can also stay in your tent in specially designated places. The passes are accessible by car or bicycle. You can go rafting in the Tara River gorge.
