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Hiking trail

Presjeka – Kanjoši (highway M-1)

Easy one-way walking tour through the forest, from Presjeka to M-1 Road.

Length
3.7 km
ascent
20 m
time
1½–2 h
Difficulty
Easy
Overview

A short one-way hiking trail from Presjeka to M-1 Road is 3.7 km long. It mostly descends along a forest path, with an ascent of only 20 m and a descent of 511 m, making it easy and taking about 1 h 35 min without breaks.

The trail begins at Presjeka (Presjeka pass, 672 m a.s.l.) near the mountain lodge Lovaćki dom. It immediately transitions into a dirt/forest path and gently descends to the end. The total ascent is only 20 m and the descent is 511 m, making it accessible even for recreational outings.

At around 2 km, the trail passes a spring at 406 m a.s.l., then continues through the forest and partly along a gravel road. The surface is 90% dirt/forest path and 10% gravel road. The trail is marked with red-and-white waymarks and leads one-way to M-1 Road.

The trail length is 3.7 km, and the estimated duration without breaks is about 1 h 35 min. The lowest point is at 173 m a.s.l., the highest at 668 m a.s.l. Nearby are the beaches of Čanj, Buljarica and Lučice, as well as the fortress Haj-Nehaj.

Easy

What this difficulty means

Well-made paths with gentle gradients. Fine for families and anyone used to walking a few hours.

Route map

Map and elevation profile

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Elevation profile

↑ 20 m · ↓ 511 m · highest point 668 m

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmLovaćki domMountain hut · 680 m
  2. 0.0 kmPrešjekaPass · 672 m
On the trail

What you will see

Presjeka Pass

The starting point of the trail at 672 m a.s.l.

Lovaćki dom

A mountain lodge/hut at 680 m a.s.l., right at the beginning of the tour.

Spring at 406 m a.s.l.

At around 2 km the trail passes a spring.

Dirt and forest path

Most of the tour follows a dirt/forest path, with a smaller section on a gravel road.

Nearby beaches

Nearby are the beaches of Čanj, Buljarica and Lučice, as well as the fortress Haj-Nehaj.

Before you go

Plan the day

Bring enough water, especially during the summer months.

Wear shoes with deep rubber soles; the forested sections can be slippery.

The trail is not circular – plan your transport from M-1 Road in advance.

Follow the red-and-white waymarks on the trail.

Check the weather forecast; avoid setting out during thunderstorms.

Safety

The trail is easy, but on the forested sections slippery roots and rocks are possible. Respect the waymarks and weather conditions. In case of emergency call 112.

Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.

Good to know

  • Best season

    It is best to walk from late spring to early autumn, when the trails are dry and temperatures are pleasant. During winter and rainy periods the dirt surface can become muddy.

  • Getting there

    The start of the trail is at Presjeka, about 3.2 km from Buljarica beach. The end of the trail exits onto M-1 Road.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The trail is 3.7 km long.

The estimated duration without breaks is 1 h 35 min.

The trail is easy; the total ascent is 20 m, and the descent is 511 m.

No, the trail is one-way, from Prešjeka to M-1 Road.

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Map and data sources

Times and grades are estimates. Conditions change: check the weather and local information before you set out.

  • Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). View on OpenStreetMap · Download all routes (GeoJSON, ODbL)
  • Elevation produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved.
  • Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles, data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Terrain: Copernicus DEM GLO-30/GLO-90 — produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 and WorldDEM-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved.

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