Durmitor Ring Road — Tara CanyonCircuit.
Distance
120 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,800 m
Rating
4.8 / 5
176 reviews
Durmitor Ring Road — Tara Canyon Circuit.
A high-altitude circuit around the Durmitor massif in Montenegro's national park, crossing Europe's deepest canyon at 1,300m. The Đurđevića Tara Bridge offers a vertiginous view of the gorge below. Rugged mountain roads, glacial Black Lake, and wolf-country wilderness.
Quick facts
SurfaceMixed
Distance120 km
Days1
Total climb1,800 m
Fuel stops1 along route
DifficultyChallenging
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The route.
ŽabljakStart · Start in Žabljak at 1,456m — Europe's highest town. Fuel up; sparse options on the circuit.
Black Lake (Crno Jezero)Scenic Point · Glacial lake beneath Durmitor peaks. Short walk around the shore before heading out.
Tara Canyon ViewpointPhoto Spot · 1,300m deep — Europe's deepest gorge and the world's second deepest canyon. Vertiginous viewpoints.
Đurđevića Tara BridgePhoto Spot · Iconic 1940 concrete arch bridge 150m above the Tara river. A bungee jump is available. Unforgettable view.
Šćepan PoljeRestaurant · Where the Tara meets the Piva. Small village for lunch — rafting outpost and authentic Montenegrin food.
Piva Canyon RoadScenic Point · The Piva Canyon road is carved directly into the cliff face above the turquoise reservoir. Stunning engineering.
PlužineFuel Stop · Last fuel stop before the climb back to Žabljak via Sedlo Pass.
Sedlo Pass SummitMountain Pass · 1,907m — highest point of the Durmitor road circuit. Views across the massif in all directions.
ŽabljakEnd · Return to Žabljak. Cold Nikšićko beer well deserved after this epic circuit.
From riders.
176 verified rides logged on this route.
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