Hiking Trails on Durmitor: 22 Marked Routes for Every Level
Durmitor offers 22 marked hiking trails covering the entire national park — from easy family walks beside the lakes to demanding ascents of the highest peaks. Whether it's your first time on the mountain or you're looking for a real challenge, you'll find a trail to match. We've grouped the trails by difficulty, and on the Hiking page you can also use the “Find your trail” tool, which suggests routes based on your fitness level and desired distance.
Easy trails — for families and a first encounter with the mountain
1. Three Lakes
A classic easy walk from Black Lake via Bosača, Zminje and Ivan Do to Barno Lake (8.6 km, +295 m). Short, well marked and ideal for families with children.
2. Four Lakes (southern Durmitor)
An easy loop walk (6.6 km, +112 m) past Modro, Svrablje, Suva Lokva and Valovito lakes — a great warm-up before more demanding tours.
Moderately demanding trails
3. Ćurevac
The iconic viewpoint above Tara Canyon (16.8 km, +340 m), through coniferous forest to a breathtaking panorama. More about Durmitor's best viewpoints.
4. Žabljak Lakes
From Black Lake via Barno to Jablan Lake (10.9 km, +492 m), through forest and alpine meadows.
5. Black Lake – Ice Cave
Via the Lokvice mountain hut to a cave with permanent ice and frozen cascades (6.3 km one-way, +120 m).
6. Savin Kuk
Durmitor's classic viewpoint (4.8 km, +866 m), reachable by cable car in summer, with views of five lakes.
7. Crvena Greda
A lesser-known but exceptionally beautiful trail (7.4 km, +432 m) with views of Jablan Lake, Black Lake and Žabljak.
8. Raklje
An open alpine plateau (5.9 km, +342 m) with panoramic views of Prutaš and southern Durmitor.
9. Škrka from Šarban
A less visited and peaceful route (7.6 km one-way, +404 m) from Šarban through the Škrčko canyon to the Škrčka lakes.
10. Black Lake – Lučin Vrh – Sedlo
From Black Lake via the Lokvice mountain hut to Lučin Vrh, descending towards Sedlo (13.2 km one-way, +847 m).
Demanding trails — full-day challenges
11. Bobotov Kuk (from Sedlo)
The roof of Durmitor at 2,523 m, the classic approach from the Sedlo parking area (12.7 km round trip, +722 m). The dream of every serious hiker, ideally with a guide.
12. Bobotov Kuk (from Ivan Dola)
A longer alternative route to the roof of Durmitor (15.3 km, +1,186 m), starting from Ivan Dola and descending towards Žabljak.
13. Prutaš
The master of southern Durmitor (7.8 km, +733 m), one of the most photogenic peaks in the region, with views of the Škrčka lakes.
14. Prutaš – Škrčka Lakes (loop)
A combination of the Prutaš ascent and a descent to the turquoise Škrčka lakes (13.2 km, +1,177 m) — the alpine jewels of southern Durmitor.
15. Šljeme (loop)
Across the Heavenly Plateau to the peaks of Šljeme and Milošev Tok (12.3 km, +1,086 m), with views over Montenegro and the entire Durmitor massif.
16. Međed (loop)
A picturesque loop through central Durmitor (13.3 km, +821 m), starting near Razvršje, through the Bivak glacial cirque.
17. Minin Bogaz – Ice Cave (loop)
From Black Lake up the sharp Minin Bogaz ridge to the ice cave (16.5 km, +1,156 m), with views of Bobotov Kuk and Bezimeni Vrh.
18. Sedlo – Komarnica
A route through the wild Komarnica Canyon (14.2 km one-way, mostly descent), between towering limestone cliffs — lesser known, authentic and peaceful.
19. Planinica (loop)
From Žabljak via Zminje Lake, the Ice Cave and Planinica peak (24.4 km, +1,023 m) — the longest loop tour on offer, with views of Bobotov Kuk, the Škrčka lakes and Jablan Lake.
Very demanding trails — for experienced hikers
20. Bezimeni Vrh (from Ivan Dola)
A steep, exceptionally demanding one-way ascent (7.1 km, +1,037 m) to a 2,444 m peak, with views over three valleys (Škrka, Valoviti Do, Ališnica).
21. Heart of Durmitor
A tour from Sedlo over Đevojka, Bobotov Kuk, Bandijerna and Uvita Greda (15.6 km, +1,314 m) — a true Durmitor classic for those who want to experience the mountain in its full grandeur.
22. Mali & Veliki Međed (loop)
Durmitor's ultimate challenge (13.1 km, +919 m) — the most demanding loop tour on offer, over steep, exposed sections.
How to Choose the Right Trail
Most trails don't require a guide, but for more demanding routes like Bobotov Kuk, Bezimeni Vrh or Mali and Veliki Međed, we recommend an organised hike with an experienced guide. Camp Apartments Razvršje is located right next to Black Lake and the starting points of most trails, so you can set off on foot directly from the camp for many of the routes. On the Hiking page, enter your fitness level and desired distance into the “Find your trail” tool and you'll instantly get a list of matching trails, each with a GPS track.
For more ideas on what to see on Durmitor check out Places You Must Visit on Durmitor and The Most Beautiful Lakes of Durmitor.
Find more information about accommodation and activities at razvrsje.com.