Durmitor's Tara Canyon delivers Europe's deepest gorge (1,300m), the Black Lake circuit through the national park, and Žabljak as Europe's highest town providing access to ski runs and high-altitude hiking.
Highlights
Tara Canyon rafting
Black Lake hike
Žabljak high plateau
Kolašin ski resort
Piva Canyon viewpoint
When to Visit
Jun-Sep
Tara Canyon rafting at peak flow, Black Lake circuit accessible, and Žabljak at full activity with the Durmitor Ring drive photogenic.
Jul-Aug
Black Lake swimming briefly possible (water cold), Tara rafting at peak, and the Durmitor National Park hiking trails at maximum operation.
Dec-Mar
Žabljak and Kolašin ski runs December-March cheaply, Black Lake frozen for ice walks, and the Durmitor's beech forests heavy with snow.
Sep-Oct
Durmitor autumn colour through October, Tara Canyon at autumn flow, and the Žabljak rates dropping with the closure of summer-only services.
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