Peaks of Durmitor
Durmitor is one of Montenegro's most impressive mountain massifs, known for its dramatic peaks, rugged ridges, deep valleys and glacial lakes.
Within a relatively compact area, 48 peaks rise above 2,000 metres, with Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m) as the highest. Eighteen peaks exceed 2,300 m, while seven rise above 2,400 m.
Numerous marked trails lead towards the peaks and viewpoints, offering spectacular views across Durmitor, Jezerska Površ and the Tara, Sušica and Piva canyons.
The remarkable concentration and diversity of high peaks make Durmitor one of the most attractive hiking and mountaineering destinations in this part of Europe.
Šljeme or "Durmitor's Heavenly Plateau" is a colossal mountain in the Durmitor massif and its third highest peak. Šljeme represents the true Durmitor Heavenly Plateau, a grandiose limestone plateau at about 2400 m above sea level, 2 kilometers long, whose highest peak reaches 2455 m. The Šljeme massif is connected to the Milošev Tok peak at 2426 m, below which there is a small lake Miloševa Lokva.
Stožina (1,908 m) may not be one of Durmitor's highest peaks, but its distinctive shape and remarkable location make it one of the mountain's most recognisable landmarks.
Milošev Tok (2,426 m) belongs to the group of Durmitor's highest peaks and is considered its sixth-highest summit.
„"Flag above three valleys", the name of this peak comes from the Italian word (bandiera), meaning flag, and it was not given that name by chance. Bandijerna is a peak in the shape of a pointed cone with steep slopes that rises above three valleys - Ledeni do, Surutka and Milječno do.
Zupci is one of the more impressive peaks of Durmitor. It is a ridge about 1100 m long, rising south of the highest part of the Durmitor massif.
The Queen of Durmitor – in the highest part of Durmitor, in the part of the massif known as Soa Nebeska, is the Lady of Durmitor – the peak of Đevojka.
Bezimeni Vrh – 2487m – The gigantic beauty of Durmitor – the second highest peak on Durmitor.
Of all the peaks of Durmitor, one in particular attracts attention with its specific and authentic shape and exceptional beauty. These are Šareni Pasovi,
BOBOTOV KUK – 2523m – the lord of Durmitor! It is the highest peak of the Durmitor mountain range. It is also the highest peak in Montenegro. It was named after the Bobota tribe who herded cattle near it.
In the southern part of Durmitor, above the Todorov Valley, rises a peak of unique beauty and impressiveness.
The rounded rocky giant - Lojanik is characterized by imposing flat and steep rock slabs, while the rest of the area is covered with dense pine growth.
The harshest peak of Durmitor – the Bolja boulder, with its Boljske Grede, is one of the harshest and most difficult peaks in the Durmitor massif.
Looking at this peak towering over the undulating green Dobri do valley, one immediately gets the impression that Sedlena Greda is a unique natural wonder in the world.
This beautiful peak, reflected in the Black Lake, forms one of the most recognizable panoramas of both Durmitor and Montenegro.
The peak named after Svetitelja – one of the most famous peaks of Durmitor. It was named after Svez Sava, a saint and enlightener, and the peak was once called Kulina.
This peak, located in the northern part of Durmitor, is also a vast expanse of dense juniper vegetation, the largest on Durmitor.
Durmitor's Paradise Peak – is one of those Durmitor peaks that offer the most beautiful high mountain panoramas and views of the highest peaks of Durmitor.
The peak in the shadow of Bobotovo kuk - above Valoviti dol, a high craggy valley located at about 2000 m above sea level, between the impressive peaks of Mina Bogaz and Bobotovo kuk, is Lučin Vrh.
Due to its good position in the southern part of Durmitor, Ružica represents a viewpoint with an exceptional view of the highest peaks of Durmitor from the south.
The peak with the deepest pit in the Balkans - on the southern side of the Durmitor massif, north above the Žabljak-Trsa road, are Vjetrena Brda,
North above the Sedlo pass, which connects the Poščenska Valley and Dobri Do via the asphalted Žabljak-Trsa road, is Uvita Greda, the closest peak to Sedlo, along with Sedlena Greda.
The climb to Rbatina (2401 m) offers unforgettable views of Ališnica, Valoviti dol and the entire Durmitor massif. Ideal for hikers and photographers.
Terzin Bogaz - 2303 m – (Rocky beauty above three glacial valleys) – one of the most famous and beautiful peaks of Durmitor.
Minin Bogaz (2387 m) – one of the most impressive alpine needles of Durmitor, with a dominant figure above the central massif.
Ranisava (2084 m) – a peak above the Blue Lake and one of the most impressive in the Pošćenska Valley, with an impressive northern rock.