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Via ferrata Durmitor (Uvita greda)
Via ferrata · Durmitor National Park

Via ferrata Durmitor (Uvita greda)

Via ferrata on Uvita greda, about ten minutes' walk from Sedlo, with a view of Bobotov Kuk, Šljeme and Stožina.

Overview

Via ferrata on Uvita greda, about ten minutes' walk from Sedlo, with a view of Bobotov Kuk, Šljeme and Stožina.

The via ferrata on Uvita greda is located about 10 minutes' walk from the Sedlo pass in Durmitor National Park. According to tour operators, it takes 2–4 hours, and it offers a view of Bobotov Kuk, Šljeme and Stožina. The national park presents it as an alternative to climbing Bobotov Kuk. Sources give different figures for its length (about 400 m) and elevation gain (about 200 m), and the difficulty grade has not been published.

Equipment (harness, via ferrata set, helmet) can be rented from local operators.

Sources: montenegro.travel – Durmitor National Park; tour operator offers (TrekkSoft, Durmitor Adventure).

The data are indicative and for planning purposes; the number and grades of routes change as climbing areas are equipped. For an up-to-date guide, contact local climbing clubs.

Before you go

Plan the day

Safety

Mandatory via ferrata equipment and helmet; do not enter during thunderstorms. National Park entry is charged. Emergency services and Mountain Rescue Service: 112.

Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.

Good to know

  • Best season

    Summer and early autumn (high mountain terrain).

  • Getting there

    Take the Žabljak – Plužine road (R-16) to the Sedlo pass, then about 10 minutes on foot.

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