Glacial lake at 1,448 m in Komovi Nature Park
Bukumirsko jezero is a glacial lake in the Kuči region, on the northern foothills of Mount Žijovo, at an elevation of 1,448 m above sea level. Its surface area is 19,320 m², it is 210 m long, 130 m wide, and up to 17 m deep — giving it a distinctive colour that transitions from light green near the shores to dark green at the centre. The lake lies within Komovi Nature Park and serves as the first checkpoint of the First Montenegrin Hiking Traverse CT-1, which spans 160 km connecting this lake with Crno jezero on Durmitor. In summer, the water is warm enough for swimming, and the surrounding meadows and katuns are ideal for camping. Above the lake rise the peaks of Pasjak, Štitan, Torač and Surdup — the highest peak of the Kuči Mountains at 2,184 m.
Location
Kuči region, Municipality of Podgorica
Elevation
1,448 m
Lake surface area
19,320 m²
Protected area
Komovi Nature Park
Visiting season
June — September
Highlights
The lake was formed during the glacial period and rests on a moraine ridge between the peaks of Torač, Zagon and Đebeza at 1,448 m above sea level. It is up to 17 m deep, which gives it a distinctive colour change from light green near the shores to dark green towards the centre. The water is transparent to a depth of 4 m and is alkaline. Around 15% of the lake's surface is covered by marsh vegetation that is expanding, and its shoreline is 585 m long.
Surdup is the highest peak of the Kuči Mountains at 2,184 m above sea level and dominates the panorama above Bukumirsko jezero. The ascent is technically demanding and takes 4 to 5 hours from the lake, passing through open pastures and rocky ridges. From the summit there are views of the Prokletije, Komovi and — in clear weather — the Adriatic Sea. It is a challenge for experienced hikers and alpinists alike.
Bukumirsko jezero is the first checkpoint of the First Montenegrin Hiking Traverse CT-1, established in 1987. The traverse spans 160 km connecting Bukumirsko jezero with Crno jezero on Durmitor, passing through Komovi, Bjelasica and Sinjajevina. It is designed for eight days of hiking and links the national parks of Biogradska gora and Durmitor, giving it exceptional tourist significance.
The second glacial lake of the Kuči Mountains, situated at 1,314 m above sea level at the foot of the peak Vila (2,093 m). It is larger in dimensions than Bukumirsko jezero — 525 m long, 235 m wide and 13.9 m deep. The mountain ridge above the lake forms the state border between Montenegro and Albania. Its name comes from the sound the water makes striking the shores in stronger winds — the local Kuči people called that sound 'rika'.
What to do
In summer the water is warm enough for swimming, and the lake is transparent to a depth of 4 m.
tap to closeMarked trails lead to the peaks of Treskavac, Štitan and Surdup (2,184 m) above the lake.
tap to closeThe surrounding meadows and grassy areas beside the katuns are suitable for open-air camping.
tap to closeThe afternoon light on the Kuči Mountains creates ideal conditions for photographing the lake's reflection.
tap to closeThe lake is part of the themed cycling route TT4 that passes through the Kuči region.
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Phone
+382 20 234 273Website
www.auzp.me/pp-komovi/Otvoreno tokom cijele godine (pristup slobodan). Ljetna sezona jun–septembar je najpogodnija za posjetu.
Slobodan pristup jezeru. Za dio Parka prirode Komovi kod Štavne naplaćuje se 2€ po osobi dnevno.
Neformalno parkiranje uz put kod ulaza u katune, besplatno. Preporučuje se ne ulaziti automobilom do same obale jezera.
Nije prilagođeno za osobe sa smanjenom pokretljivošću. Teren je planinski, putevi su uski i makadamski u završnom dijelu.
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