Zupci – The Jagged Towers of Durmitor

Zupci (up to 2,309 m) is one of the most impressive rock formations of Durmitor. This spectacular ridge, approximately 1,100 metres long, rises south of the highest part of the Durmitor massif.

The ridge consists of 14 distinctive limestone towers, rising between approximately 2,200 and 2,300 metres. Their sharp, tooth-like shapes give Zupci its unmistakable appearance and make it one of the most dramatic features of Durmitor's high-mountain landscape.

The individual towers of Zupci are not accessible by conventional hiking and require technical alpine climbing. Hikers, however, can experience the massif from surrounding mountain trails and routes passing beneath and around the ridge.

Hiking Trails and Approaches

Hiking Trails and Approaches

Ascent: approximately 5 hours

Ascent: approximately 5 hours

Descent: approximately 3 hours 45 minutes

Total: approximately 8 hours 45 minutes

Elevation gain: 870 m

Route 2: Sedlo – Uvita Greda – Valoviti do – Suvi Tavani – Surutka – Zupci – Zeleni vir

Ascent: approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Descent: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: approximately 4 hours 15 minutes

Elevation gain: 380 m

Trail: Partly marked; sections around Zupci and towards Zeleni vir are unmarked.

Circular route: Sedlo – Valoviti do – Suvi Tavani – Trojni prevoj – Zeleni vir – Surutka – Suvi Tavani – Valoviti do – Sedlo

Ascent: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

Descent: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: approximately 4 hours

Elevation gain: 338 m

Trail: Partly marked.

Views of Zupci

With their sharp limestone towers, Zupci create one of the most distinctive panoramas on Durmitor. Their dramatic shapes are particularly impressive when viewed from Zeleni vir, where the rocky towers rise above the emerald-coloured mountain lake.

The surrounding routes offer spectacular views towards Bobotov Kuk, Đevojka, Lučin, Bezimeni vrh and Šareni Pasovi, while the combination of Zupci and Zeleni vir creates one of the most memorable high-mountain scenes on Durmitor.

Best Time to Hike

The most suitable period for hiking in the area is generally from May to October, depending on snow, weather and terrain conditions.

Safety

Routes around Zupci include unmarked and demanding high-mountain terrain. The individual rock towers require technical alpine climbing and should not be attempted as ordinary hiking routes.

Visitors should:

• check weather and trail conditions before setting out;
• carry sufficient water and food;
• use appropriate hiking equipment;
• have reliable navigation for unmarked sections;
• avoid exposed terrain in poor visibility or unstable weather.

Why Visit Zupci?

With 14 jagged limestone towers extending along an approximately 1,100-metre ridge, Zupci is one of the most unusual geological and scenic features of Durmitor.