A one-way hiking tour from Kuta to Torine Campsite, 16.4 km long, with a short ascent and a long descent.
The hiking tour from Kuta to Torine Campsite is 16.4 km long and takes about 5 h 10 min without breaks. The ascent is 155 m and the descent is 780 m; the surface is a mix of asphalt/concrete (53%) and gravel track (47%), and the trail is marked.
The starting point is at the parking lot in Kuta, right at the beginning of the trail. Immediately after the start, you pass by a campsite at 1,439 m a.s.l., just 0.1 km away. The tour goes in one direction and ends at Torine Campsite.
The surface is mixed: 53% asphalt or concrete and 47% gravel track. The ascent is 155 m and the descent is 780 m, which means the tour is physically demanding despite the relatively gentle climb. The highest point of the trail is at 1,543 m a.s.l. and the lowest at 783 m a.s.l.
The trail is marked. In the wider surroundings there are Kapetanovo jezero (about 5.6 km from the start), Manito jezero (about 6.5 km from the trail) and Manastir Ostrog (about 8.6 km from the trail). These points are not part of the route itself, but can serve as landmarks in the area.
The tour is suited for hikers with good fitness. On the SAC scale it is technically easy (T1), but on our scale it is rated as demanding due to its length and total descent. The estimated duration without breaks is 5 h 10 min.
What this difficulty means
Steep, rocky or exposed passages and a long day out. For fit, sure-footed hikers with mountain experience.
Mountain hiking grade SAC T1 (scale T1–T6).
Places on this route
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↑ 155 m · ↓ 780 m · highest point 1,543 m
The parking lot is located at 0.0 km from the start of the trail, convenient for departure.
The campsite is just 0.1 km from the start of the trail.
The lake is about 5.6 km from the start of the trail and can serve as a landmark in the surrounding area.
The lake is located about 6.5 km from the trail, in the wider surroundings of the route.
Manastir Ostrog is about 8.6 km from the trail.
Bring enough water and food, as no water sources are listed along the trail.
Wear layered clothing and hiking boots; part of the surface is gravel track.
Set off early in the morning, as the tour takes about 5 h 10 min without breaks.
Check the weather forecast; at 1,543 m a.s.l. conditions can change quickly.
Due to the 780 m descent, trekking poles can take the strain off your knees.
The tour reaches 1,543 m a.s.l. and at higher elevations the weather can change quickly. Bring a fully charged phone; in mountain conditions signal may be limited. In case of an emergency call 112.
Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.
Good to know
Best season
The best period for this tour is from late spring to early autumn, when the trails are dry and the days are longer. In winter and early spring there may be snow and icy sections at higher elevations.
Getting there
The trailhead is at the parking lot in Kuta, right at the start (0.0 km). The nearest point of interest to the start is Kapetanovo jezero, about 5.6 km away.
The trail is 16.4 km long and is a one-way route.
The estimated duration is 5 h 10 min without breaks.
On our scale it is demanding, and on the SAC hiking scale it is T1.
Yes, the trail is marked.
10.5 km↑ 415 m3½–4½ h
20.8 km↑ 848 m5½–8 h
413 km↑ 8,566 m5–8 days
8.0 km↑ 290 m2–3 h
4.2 km↑ 250 m1½–2 h
7.3 km↑ 207 m2–3 h
1.9 km↑ 70 m50–70 min
5.9 km↑ 532 m2–3 h
Times and grades are estimates. Conditions change: check the weather and local information before you set out.
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