{"id":466,"date":"2026-01-10T21:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T21:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zabljak.travel\/?page_id=466"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T12:01:33","slug":"black-lake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zabljak.travel\/en\/durmitorska-jezera\/crno-jezero\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Black Lake is located three kilometers southwest of \u017dabljak (\u017dabljak Crno jezero km), at an altitude of 1418 meters above sea level. It is the largest lake in the Durmitor National Park and the second largest mountain lake in Montenegro. The lake is a symbol of this region and is under UNESCO protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name and natural characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The name of the lake comes from the dense coniferous forest reflected on its surface. Crno jezero consists of two parts - Big and Small Lake - connected by a natural strait. During the summer, the water level drops and the connection between these two parts can temporarily disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lake is filled by melting snow, springs such as the \u010celina spring, and periodic waterfalls that activate in the spring. It is frozen in winter, while in summer the water warms up to 20\u00b0C (Black Lake water temperature), which is suitable for swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circle around the Black Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The well-maintained trail around the lake is 3.5 kilometers long (Circle of the Black Lake). It is accessible and suitable for walking, running or taking photos. The trail offers a view of the surrounding forests and the Me\u0111ed peak that dominates the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking and walking trails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Black Lake is the starting point for several marked hiking and walking routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n