Ruzica – 2141m
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.
ROSE – 2141 m – (An extraordinary viewpoint of southern Durmitor) – is a wide rocky mountain that rises south of Todorovo do and stretches in a northwest-southeast direction. The Ružica massif consists of the peaks – Ružica, Suvi Klek, Šupljika, Veliki Đis, Bijeli Kom, Kozji Vrh and Goveđa Glava. On the northern and northwestern slopes of the Ružica massif, juniper vegetation, rocky and grassy terrain alternate, while the southern and southeastern sides are mostly karst, with the presence of smaller grassy areas. Due to its good position in the southern part of Durmitor, Ružica is a lookout point with an exceptional view of the highest peaks of Durmitor from the south.
Hiking trails and approaches:
- Todorov do – Ruzica
LENGTH OF THE TOUR: Ascent 1h; Descent 0.45h; Total: 1.45h;
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE: 321m;
MARKING: Unmarked tour
- Prijespa – Ružica Pass
LENGTH OF THE TOUR: Ascent 1h; Descent 0.45h; Total: 1.45h;
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE: 321m;
MARKING: Unmarked tour
View from Ružica: Due to its good position in the southern part of Durmitor, Ružica is a lookout point with an exceptional view of the highest peaks of Durmitor – from Gruda and Prutaš, through Bobotov Kuk and Bezimeni Vrh, Minin Bogaz and Bandijerna, Šljeme and Sedlena Greda, all the way to the long Lojanik. In addition to the Durmitor peaks, Ružica also offers a view of Sinjajevina, Lola, Kapa Moračka, Maganik, Prekrnica, Vojnik and the Piva Canyon.
Climbing season:
The most suitable period for climbing is from May to October.
Protection and security: Considering that these are unmarked trails, it is advisable to climb grassy slopes and on more open and visible terrain, avoiding rugged areas and dense juniper and pine vegetation.
It is also advised to:
Checking the weather forecast
Bring enough water
Use of hiking equipment.
Importance and recommendations for visitors: On the northern and northwestern slopes of Ružice, junipers alternate with rocky and grassy terrain, while the southern and southeastern sides are mostly rugged with the presence of smaller grassy areas.