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Hiking trail

Srednja Ponikvica – Rupe (Danilovgrad)

Short and easy hiking tour on a gravel road, with a spring and a camp.

Length
2.9 km
ascent
124 m
time
50–70 min
Difficulty
Easy
Overview

Easy hiking trail 2.9 km long with total ascent of 124 m and descent of 81 m. It passes by a camp at 1393 m a.s.l. and a spring at 1450 m a.s.l., and is completed in about 1 h without breaks.

The trail is 2.9 km long and leads in one direction. It starts at 1402 m a.s.l. and follows gentle ascents and descents: total ascent is 124 m, and total descent is 81 m. The highest point is at 1488 m a.s.l., and the lowest at 1402 m a.s.l. The surface is 100% gravel, so walking is easy.

At 1.3 km from the start it passes by a camp at 1393 m a.s.l., and at 2.3 km by a spring at 1450 m a.s.l. The rest of the trail is short and easy.

According to our scale the trail is easy (SAC T1), and the estimated duration without breaks is 1 h. It is suitable for recreational hikers and families looking for a short hiking tour at an altitude from 1402 to 1488 m a.s.l.

Easy

What this difficulty means

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

Mountain hiking grade SAC T1 (scale T1–T6).

Route map

Map and elevation profile

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Elevation profile

↑ 124 m · ↓ 81 m · highest point 1,488 m

On the trail

What you will see

Camp at 1393 m a.s.l.

At 1.3 km from the trailhead there is a camp at 1393 m a.s.l.

Spring at 1450 m a.s.l.

At 2.3 km from the trailhead there is a spring at 1450 m a.s.l.

Gentle ascent and descent

Total ascent is 124 m, and total descent is 81 m; the highest point is 1488 m a.s.l., the lowest 1402 m a.s.l.

Before you go

Plan the day

Wear light hiking footwear, even though the trail is easy and on gravel.

Bring enough water, especially in warmer months.

Before setting out, check the weather forecast; at this altitude the weather changes quickly.

Follow the green trail markings.

Because of the altitude from 1402 to 1488 m, start earlier if you plan a longer break at the spring or camp.

Safety

The trail is easy, but it lies at 1402–1488 m a.s.l. The weather can change quickly; fog and thunderstorms can reduce visibility and make orientation more difficult. Bring layered clothing, and in case of an accident call 112.

Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.

Good to know

  • Best season

    The most pleasant period is from late spring to early autumn, when the trails are dry and temperatures are moderate. In winter and early spring there can be snow at this altitude.

  • Getting there

    The trailhead is at 1402 m a.s.l. Access information is not provided.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The trail is 2.9 km long.

Estimated duration without breaks is 1 h.

The trail is easy according to our scale and corresponds to the SAC hiking scale T1.

Yes, the trail is marked with green markings.

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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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