Travelers tend to associate Montenegro with sipping a cocktail on one of the sandy beaches in Budva or wandering around the stony seaside towns in the Bay of Kotor.
But there is another side to this Balkan country.
This side includes the Durmitor National Park, Montenegro’s crown jewel and home to its highest summit, Bobotov Kuk, and the rugged Accursed Mountains near the Albanian border, where the Peaks of the Balkans long-distance trek weaves through secluded valleys and scenic mountain passes.
Montenegro’s terrain is comparable to the Alps, comprising steep, rocky, and uneven paths with significant climbs worthy of experienced hikers. These locations are best visited between June and September, while the Bay of Kotor entices hikers during the shoulder season instead.
The Balkans live up to their expectations with public transportation, which is relatively limited. Despite that, reaching the main destinations is not a problem, and taxi services are available when everything else fails.
Additionally, the accommodations in Montenegro are as diverse as its landscapes, from stylish seafront hotels in Kotor to charming mountain hotels in Durmitor National Park and rustic guesthouses in the forgotten valleys of the Accursed Mountains.
In terms of tested and untested, Montenegro lies somewhere in the middle – but what are hikers if not adventurers?
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