Žabljak
Žabljak is the highest town in the Balkans and the gateway to Durmitor National Park, a plateau of eighteen glacial lakes and limestone peaks. Summer is for hiking the Black Lake circuit and climbing Bobotov Kuk; winter is a small, cheap ski season. The Tara canyon rafting put-ins are half an hour away.
How long to stay
June to September for hiking; January to March for skiing.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Žabljak right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Žabljak is known for.
Great for
- Nature
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Black Lake
Entrance €5 · VerifiedŽabljak
The best-known of Durmitor's glacial lakes, with a flat 3.5 km forest circuit beneath the Meded peak.
Tara Canyon
Free entry · VerifiedŽabljak
The deepest canyon in Europe at up to 1,300 m, crossed by the Đurđevića Tara bridge and rafted through the summer.
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Popular activities
Bobotov Kuk summit hike
Long day hike to Durmitor's highest accessible peak at 2,523 m.
Durmitor ring road drive
Scenic loop past the plateau's lakes, canyons and viewpoints.
Tara river rafting
Half or full-day rafting through the canyon between Brštanovica and Šćepan Polje.