Hiking tour in Skadar Lake National Park: 14,1 km, 547 m ascent, viewpoint and drinking water fountains.
Hiking trail 792E is 14,1 km long in one direction, with 547 m of ascent. It starts at Obodska Cave and passes through Skadar Lake National Park.
Trail 792E is a one-way hiking route, 14,1 km long. Total ascent is 547 m, and total descent is 262 m. Estimated duration without breaks is 4 h 40 min. It is rated as demanding. The highest point of the trail is at 386 m a.s.l., and the lowest at 4 m a.s.l.
It starts at Obodska Cave at 125 m a.s.l. The trail mostly follows asphalt or concrete (74 %), then dirt or forest trail (17 %) and gravel road (8 %). At 4,1 km from the start there is a viewpoint at 119 m a.s.l. At about 6,0–6,1 km from the start are drinking water fountains and the Camping Rijeka Crnojevica campsite, at 8–10 m a.s.l.
The trail passes through Skadar Lake National Park. Due to its length, ascent, and mixed surface, it is intended for more prepared hikers. Bring enough water and plan an early start.
What this difficulty means
Steep, rocky or exposed passages and a long day out. For fit, sure-footed hikers with mountain experience.
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↑ 547 m · ↓ 262 m · highest point 386 m
Along the way
Photos and short clips from points along the route — tap one to open it.
Campsite at 8 m a.s.l., 6,0 km from the start of the trail.
Cave at the very start of the trail, at 125 m a.s.l.
Viewpoint at 119 m a.s.l., 4,1 km from the start of the trail.
Two drinking water fountains in the area 6,0–6,1 km from the start, at 8–10 m a.s.l.
Bring enough water; there are drinking water fountains on the trail at about 6 km, but do not rely on them as your only source.
Wear hiking boots or shoes with deeper tread because of the mixed surface.
Start early because the estimated duration is 4 h 40 min without breaks.
Protect yourself from the sun and bring layered clothing, especially in summer.
Check the weather forecast before setting off.
The trail is demanding and follows asphalt, dirt, and gravel road. Follow the trail markers and carry a charged phone; in case of emergency call 112.
Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.
Good to know
Best season
The best period is spring and autumn, when temperatures are more pleasant for walking. In summer, start earlier because of the heat in lower areas.
Getting there
The trail starts at Obodska Cave. The nearest town to the start is Cetinje, about 7,9 km away.
The trail is 14,1 km long and runs one way.
The estimated duration without breaks is 4 h 40 min.
On our difficulty scale, the trail is demanding.
The trail passes through Skadar Lake National Park; the start is near Obodska Cave.
195 km↑ 3,259 m2–3 days
10.1 km↑ 386 m3–4½ h
10.7 km↑ 184 m45–60 min
2.7 km↑ 32 m50–70 min
3.5 km55–80 min
3.1 km↑ 110 m55–80 min
Loop5.0 km↑ 176 m1½–2 h
1.3 km↑ 11 m30–40 min
Times and grades are estimates. Conditions change: check the weather and local information before you set out.
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