At the experienced travelers at the word Montenegro, an association with mountains, the sea and an inexpensive rest arises. And no wonder - almost 70% of the territory of Montenegro is occupied by mountains. To see them in all its glory, you need to go hiking in the spring, when the forests covering the slopes are all in bloom. But in other seasons this area is attractive for tourists, and people, keen on mountaineering, can be found all year round, regardless of weather conditions.
What are the mountains in Montenegro?
Of course, most popular mountain peaks have their names. The mountains in Montenegro, whose names, although they say nothing about the Russian people, are worthy of close attention. In addition, many of them can be traveled without special mountaineering equipment.
Montenegro is a real country of mountains, and here are four largest mountain ranges - Prokletje, Komovi, Visitor and Durmitor. Each of them has its own sights. The height of the mountains of Montenegro is not too outstanding - just over 2.5 km. However, this does not prevent people who are in love with them from dreaming about going here:
- The highest mountain in Montenegro is located in Durmitor - it's Bobot-Cook . Its height is 2522 m. Above it only Zlata and Dobra Kolata and Maya Rosit (2534, 2524 and 2528 m, respectively). But these peaks can not be considered purely Montenegrin, since one slope is in the territory of Albania .
- Mount Lovcen in Montenegro is associated with the eponymous nature park , which is located on its slopes. It originates directly from the Atlantic Ocean, and forms the Bay of Kotor. This mountain system is noteworthy for various canyons, cracks in the rock, as well as interesting flora and fauna that settled on its slopes. The height of the mountain is 1749 m.
- Biograd mountain in Montenegro is a national park, which includes a huge number of plants and representatives of the animal world, which are listed in the Red Book. The most famous and highest peak of this mountain range is the Black Mountain, or, as it is called in Montenegro, the Black Head. Its height is 2139 m.
- Not far from the city of Bar , in Montenegro, stands Mount Rumia (1594 m) - a holy place for every resident of the country. In ancient times, on its summit towered a temple to which pilgrims made Orthodox believers. But after it was destroyed during the Turkish raids. Local residents perceived this as a punishment for sins, after which for their redemption on the Day of the Trinity brought here the stones. In 2005, with the help of a helicopter, a new church building made of metal was moved here. In addition to the temple on Mount Rumia in Montenegro, there is also the monastery of Sergius of Radonezh.
- The evil of Kolata and the Good of Kolata are connected by a so-called "saddle". Since 2009, these mountains are part of the national park. There are dangerous climbs that sometimes lead to the death of imprudent climbers.
Hotels in the mountains of Montenegro
Above you can see many beautiful photos, on which the mountains of Montenegro look very attractive. And many travelers, having chosen a good time, make hikes in the mountains of Montenegro. To get as close as possible to your dream, it will be most convenient to settle in the hotel in the immediate vicinity of the mountains. Do not think that comfortable apartments only for sea resorts - here too there are excellent conditions for living:
- Apartaments Dedeic. These apartments are located in the town of Zabljak , which are only 4 km from the ski lift to the mountain. There is free internet, rental of mountain and ski equipment and of course, a magnificent view of the countryside.
- Hotel Javor. This is a hotel in the center of Zabljak. Nearby there is everything you need for a comfortable stay - shops, restaurants, cafes. To the mountain range is only 5 km. The bonus is Russian-speaking staff.
- Hotel Soa. Are you going to visit Durmitor Park and climb the mountain? Then there is no better place to sleep. In this hotel you will find fine cuisine, a wide range of services for the guests and excellent interiors of the rooms.
- Hotel Lipka. It is located next to the National Park Biogradska Gora. There is a sauna, hydromassage, Russian and European cuisine and proximity to the mountains.
- Apartment Rajsko selo. In this institution, the living atmosphere of nature is nowhere to be seen. Guests are waiting for the settlement in a real mountain chalet, imitating the past. Small wooden houses open the door to meet the unknown, because the threshold immediately begins the kingdom of rocks, caves and alpine lakes.