Discover Žabljak: Durmitor, Hiking Trails and Winter Sports

When looking for a hotel in Žabljak, it is worth first deciding what you want to focus on during your trip: hiking, driving the Durmitor Ring, or winter sports all offer different activities. Žabljak lies at the foot of Durmitor and is associated with 18 mountain lakes and the Tara River Canyon. This lets you tailor the landscape and activities to your travel plans.

Durmitor and the Black Lake

Durmitor has 48 peaks over 2,000 metres. The Black Lake is the largest and most attractive of the area's 18 glacial lakes and lies 2 km from Žabljak. The lake and the surrounding forest are among the specially protected areas of Durmitor National Park. In the wider Žabljak destination, the Black Lake also features a rare bifurcation: its water flows underground into the Tara and Piva rivers.

Hikes and Trails

Hiking in Žabljak ranges from gentle family-friendly paths to challenging mountain ascents. Routes pass through peak areas, forests and meadows, as well as by lakes. Durmitor has 27 marked and 12 unmarked trails. The network may change as trails are maintained or added, so it is worth checking the current routes before setting out.

The Planinica Peak Loop starts in Žabljak and passes through wooded terrain to Lake Zminje. Lake Jablan is also often included in hiking and educational routes in the Žabljak area and Durmitor National Park. Details of these routes may change, so check the current routes before setting out.

Exploring the Durmitor Ring

The Durmitor Ring scenic road begins in the centre of Žabljak. In both directions, it is marked with brown signs bearing the words “Panoramic Roads” and the number 2. Signs and road conditions may change. Check local notices before driving so you can adjust your plans to the current situation.

Winter Sports in Žabljak

Savin Kuk Ski Resort has a total of 4.6 kilometres of pistes, including blue, red, black and children's runs. Facilities include ski servicing, a ski school, restaurants and a coffee bar. Visitor services may vary by season; check before your trip which services are available during the season in question.

For cross-country skiing, a marked loop near the Sports Center in Žabljak runs through a planted forest belt and back into town. The Sports Center also offers ski rentals and access to licensed ski instructors. These services may also change from season to season. If rentals or lessons are important to your plans, check in advance whether they will be available during your trip.

A Look at the Historic Heritage

The Church of the Holy Transfiguration was built in 1862 and is considered the only historic building to have survived the destruction of the war.

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