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Walk along the canyon
A path along the edge of the Cijevna canyon, downstream from the falls, to the pools and smaller cascades.
Cascades in the Cijevna canyon near Tuzi
Niagara, as locals call these falls, is on the Cijevna river at Rakića Kuće, in Tuzi municipality, about seven kilometres from Podgorica.
The main fall is about ten metres high and drops over a stone sill into a turquoise pool, and downstream the river carries on through a narrow canyon cut into limestone. It is at its strongest in winter, in spring and after rain, while in summer it can almost dry up – which is when it becomes a favourite swimming spot for people from Podgorica. A traditional restaurant stands next to the falls.
Highlights
The Cijevna drops over a wide stone sill about ten metres high into a turquoise pool. It is strongest in winter and spring and after heavy rain, when water pours over the full width of the sill. In summer the water drops and the fall shrinks to a few thin streams.
According to local sources, the sill the water pours over was built up by villagers about 150 years ago for a mill where grain was ground. The mill is gone today, but the water still spreads over the limestone slabs in several cascades. In the rainy season smaller falls also appear downstream.
Below the falls the river runs through a narrow limestone canyon of pools, potholes and smooth rock – hence its nickname, the Montenegrin Colorado. Since 2017 the canyon has been protected as a natural monument. You can walk along its edge, but the rock is slippery and the edges are steep and unfenced.
When the water drops in summer, Niagara becomes one of Podgorica's favourite swimming spots: people swim in the pools a few metres from the fall. The Cijevna's water is cold and clear. Enter the pools carefully and don't jump where you don't know the depth.
Right by the river is the traditional Niagara restaurant, with a terrace facing the falls, serving Montenegrin dishes. It also stays open outside the swimming season, so the falls are a winter outing too – check opening hours before you go.
What to do
Mountains
A path along the edge of the Cijevna canyon, downstream from the falls, to the pools and smaller cascades.
On the water
In summer, when the water drops, a swim in the cold, clear Cijevna.
Culture
The most water and the best views come in spring and after rain.
Food & wine
The terrace of a traditional restaurant overlooking the falls.
Hiking, walking and cycling routes that start here or pass nearby, with maps and GPX downloads.
Mala gradska stijena na sjevernoj padini brda Ljubović u Podgorici – 4 kratka smjera.
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Top Biking Trail 4 – ENDLESS LANDSCAPES is a 413.5 km long, very demanding one-way cycling route. It passes through Durmitor National Park, past Žabljak, Kolašin, Podgorica and Danilovgrad, with 8,566 m of elevation gain.
413 km8,566 m5–8 days
View trailThe trail on Gorica Hill winds through greenery above Podgorica to the summit at 130 m a.s.l. It is only 0.9 km long and ideal for a relaxed walk at any time of day.
0.9 km46 m25–35 min
View trailJužno orijentisane krečnjačke stijene u kanjonu Cijevne, istočno od Podgorice – penjalište za hladniji dio godine.
View trailNajveće uređeno prirodno penjalište u Crnoj Gori, na izlazu iz kanjona Morače, svega nekoliko kilometara od Podgorice.
View trailNovo Selo – Čkvrka is an easy hiking trail 3.2 km long. It runs one way, through dirt and forest terrain, with an ascent of 21 m and a descent of 134 m. Duration without breaks is 1 h.
3.2 km21 m50–70 min
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Easy cycling trail 9.9 km long in Skadar Lake National Park; ridden one-way, mostly on gravel, with a 127 m ascent and a duration of about 55 minutes without breaks. The start is near Žabljak Crnojevića.
9.9 km127 m45–65 min
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Cycling trail NPSJ02 runs through Skadar Lake National Park. It is 10.7 km long, easy, and can be completed in about 50 min without stops, with a surface that is 100% asphalt/concrete.
10.7 km184 m45–60 min
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Admission
There is no charge to visit the falls.
Parking
Parking is at the restaurant by the river.
The falls are in the open and accessible all year; check the restaurant's opening hours before you go.
The restaurant terrace and the viewpoint over the falls are easy to reach, but the ground around the falls and the canyon is rocky, uneven and slippery.
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