Mountains
Hiking
Gentle marked trails suitable for beginners and families with children.
One of the three remaining primeval forests in Europe
Biogradska Gora National Park is situated on Mount Bjelasica and covers 5,650 hectares, of which 1,600 ha form a protected primeval forest reserve.
This is one of only three remaining primeval forests in Europe, with trees reaching over 40 metres in height and up to 500 years in age. The park offers gentle hiking trails suitable for all ages, Biogradsko Lake accessible right at the entrance, and trails leading to mountain katuns where you can experience authentic pastoral life. Protection of this area dates back to 1878, when King Nikola declared it a royal preserve, and it has held national park status since 1952.
Highlights
Biogradsko Lake is located right at the park entrance and is the first attraction to greet visitors. Surrounded by dense primeval forest with trees reaching up to 40 metres in height, the lake offers a peaceful and photogenic atmosphere throughout the entire season. The circular trail around the lake is approximately 3.5 km long, gentle and suitable for all ages, including children and elderly visitors. During the summer season it is possible to rent rowing boats and kayaks for a trip across the calm water, which is especially recommended in the morning hours when the lake's surface is completely still.
The 1,600-hectare primeval forest reserve is the heart of the national park and one of the rarest ecosystems on the European continent. This is one of only three remaining primary forest reserves in the whole of Europe, where the trees have never been felled or altered by human hands. The trees reach heights of over 40 metres and ages of up to 500 years, forming a dense canopy forest through whose foliage barely any light penetrates. Protection of this area dates back to 1878, when Montenegrin King Nikola declared it a royal preserve, making it one of the longest-protected natural areas in the Balkans.
The trails leading from the park up to the high-mountain katuns on Bjelasica offer a unique experience of authentic Montenegrin pastoral life. The katuns are active in summer â shepherds live here, making cheese in the traditional way, spinning wool and tending their flocks. Visitors can rent horses and ride up to the plateau with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and try local specialities such as kaÄamak and homemade sour milk right on the spot. Along the trails grow an abundance of fresh blueberries, which are especially delicious in August â a detail rarely mentioned in tourist guides.
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Mountains
Gentle marked trails suitable for beginners and families with children.
On the water
Kayaking on the calm Biogradsko Lake during the summer season.
Rent horses at the katuns and ride up to the higher reaches of the park.
Adventure
Cycling along forest trails beside rivers and the lake.
Food & wine
Fishing on the clear mountain waters within the park.
Hiking, walking and cycling routes that start here or pass nearby, with maps and GPX downloads.
The Ribarevine â Ć iĆĄko jezero trail is 17.3 km long and runs in one direction. It passes through Biogradska gora National Park to Ć iĆĄko jezero, with a total ascent of 1,380 m and a duration of approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes without breaks.
17.3 km1,380 m6â9 h
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The Berane â Ć iĆĄko jezero hiking trail runs one way through Biogradska gora National Park. The length is 22.7 km, total ascent 1426 m, and estimated duration without breaks 8 h 30 min; the trail is very demanding and intended for experienced hikers.
22.7 km1,426 m7â10 h
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The trail from Ravna Rijeka to Ć iĆĄko jezero is 22.8 km long with an ascent of 1540 m. It passes through Biogradska gora National Park, past the CmiljaÄa mountain hut and the Turijak summit, and is intended for experienced hikers.
22.8 km1,540 m7Âœâ10Âœ h
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The hiking tour from KolaĆĄin to Crna Glava is 22.9 km long with a total ascent of 1513 m. It passes through Biogradska Gora National Park, alongside lakes and peaks.
22.9 km1,513 m7Âœâ10Âœ h
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The hiking trail from Radigojna to Kraljevo kolo is 24,0 km long, with a total ascent of 978 m and descent of 1070 m. The estimated duration without breaks is 8 h 40 min, and the surface is mostly macadam, with asphalt and forest sections.
24.0 km978 m7Âœâ10Âœ h
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The Brzava â Ć iĆĄko Lake hiking trail is 26.3 km long and leads through Biogradska Gora National Park. With 1589 m of ascent and the highest point at 2011 m above sea level, it is intended for experienced hikers.
26.3 km1,589 m8Âœâ11Âœ h
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Length 32.9 km with a total ascent of 1691 m and a descent of 1225 m. A very demanding one-way tour through Biogradska Gora National Park, starting near Mojkovac.
32.9 km1,691 m2â3 days
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Montenegrin Transversal 1 is a very demanding multi-day one-way hiking tour. It is 143.3 km long, with a total ascent of 5436 m and descent of 5187 m, and passes through two national parks.
143 km5,436 m6â9 days
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Plan Your Visit
Phone
+382 20 865 625Website
www.nparkovi.meThe park is open throughout the entire year, but access may be limited in winter. The visiting season runs from May to October.
Daily entrance ticket for Biogradska Gora National Park: âŹ4 per person (price list at nparkovi.me). Check the current prices on the official park website.
Parking is available at the main park entrance, near Biogradsko jezero.
The circular trail around Biogradsko jezero is gentle and suitable for visitors with reduced mobility. The more demanding mountain trails are not adapted for wheelchairs.
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