South-facing grey limestone crag with a sea view – easier routes for beginners and recreational climbers.
South-facing grey limestone crag with a sea view – easier routes for beginners and recreational climbers.
Menke is a crag near Stari Bar with a view of the sea. Montenegro.travel lists 9 routes from 5 to 6b up to 17 m long, while a local guide grades up to 6c+. Due to its moderate grades, it is good for beginners and intermediate climbers.
Sources: montenegro.travel – Sport climbing (https://www.montenegro.travel/me/istrazi-crnu-goru/priroda-i-avanturizam/sportsko-penjanje); Montenegro Climbing Guide (working version 2022, Mali alpinistički klub, montenegroclimbing.net); coordinates: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
The data is for orientation and planning; the number and grades of routes change as crags are equipped. For the current guide, check with local climbing clubs.
Places on this route
Emergency: 112.
Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.
Good to know
Best season
Winter on sunny days, spring and autumn.
Getting there
From Stari Bar along a dirt road past a wooden gate, then across a meadow southwards to the crag; parking near the cemetery.
The 4.3 km trail leads downhill from Rumija towards Stari Bar, passing through Lumetiće. The total descent is 724 m, with an estimated walking time of 2 h 5 min.
4.3 km22 m2–2½ h
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The trail, 4.5 km long, leads from Stari Bar towards Baltina with a total elevation gain of 575 m. It passes by a drinking fountain, a waterfall, and offers a view from a lookout point at the start of the route.
4.5 km575 m2–3 h
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The moderate circular trail Around Stari Bar is 8.4 km long with 398 m of elevation gain. It leads from Stari Bar past viewpoints, drinking fountains, a waterfall, and a mountain hut, mostly on asphalt and rocky terrain.
8.4 km398 m2½–4 hLoop
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Overhanging limestone cliff above Stari Bar with pockets and tufas – a winter climbing area.
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The 4.6 km trail leads from Stari Bar to Bartula with a moderate ascent of 220 m. It passes through varied terrain and offers several viewpoints overlooking the Bar riviera.
4.6 km220 m1½–2 h
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Trail TT5 takes you along almost 148 km, predominantly on asphalt, with a total ascent of 2604 m. It passes by Lake Skadar, historic fortresses, and landscapes that tell stories of water.
148 km2,604 m2–3 days
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A multi-day tour of 30.2 km leading from Lunje to the Sutorman pass, following red-and-white markings through forest and gravel road sections. The total ascent is 1,491 m, and the tour is intended for experienced hikers.
30.2 km1,491 m2–3 days
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A one-way hiking trail from Baltina to Gornji Šestani, 10,6 km long with a total ascent of 555 m. Estimated walking time without breaks is 3 h 55 min, and the difficulty is demanding (SAC T2).
10.6 km555 m3½–4½ h
View trailTimes and grades are estimates. Conditions change: check the weather and local information before you set out. Map and data sources →
