bobatov kuk- peak on durmitor mountain

bobatov kuk- peak on durmitor mountain印象

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  DenDoolaard

  Everyone visiting Montenegro and fit enough to climb a mountain should hike up to the summit of Mt. Bobotov Kuk, the highest in the Durmitor National Park and second highest in the country. The walk up there is demanding though, so don't underestimate the mountain. Wear good shoes, bring enough water and food and pack warm and waterproof clothing, because the weather can quickly change in the mountains. I hiked up to the peak starting from Prevoj Sedlo near the village of Virak. A great way to get there is rent mountain bikes in Zabljak, bike the hour to an hour and a half to Sedlo, lock your bikes and hike up. The route is very clearly marked. Bring 3 euro for the ticket to the National Park. The hike starts gentle, but will get more heavy soon. The last bit up to the peak is very steep with loose rocks and the final 200 meters have to be climbed up by pushing up onto rocks and standing on small ridges. Don't do this if you feel you are not up for it. The view from the peak is brilliant and absolutely rewarding. This is THE highlight of Montenegro.

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  salmer_11

  Durmitor National Park is a must visit, if being in Montenegro. HIgh peaks and clean blue waters in valleys make your "soul flee free". Do not miss it.

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  s-katherina

  Рекомендую к посещению пик Дурмитора,так называемый Бабатов Кук. Красивая панорама парка и ближайших окрестностей. У нас пеший подъем занял около 5 часов (не торопились и устраивали привалы-пикники), без специальной физической подготовки. Частично путь можно преодолеть и на машине.

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  Spiral_uk

  A fantastic day's walk, albeit a long one (allow at least 11-12 hours round trip from Zablijak for those of at least moderate fitness). In the summer, I'd recommend starting off 9am at the latest.Maps are available from a few places in Zablijak, though the route is well signposted for most of the way. Take plenty and plenty of water with you. I went in late June, which was perhaps the earliest time to go for those with summer hillwalking equipment, and even then the snow nearer the top made the route a little hazardous at times. A walking stick may not be a bad idea as some portions of the path have loose gravel; hard to keep upright with tired legs going downhill!Another 'must' is mosquito spray. There are LOADS of mosquitos there; we found out the hard way!Start off from Zablijak, on the main road towards Crno Jezero. Be prepared to pay the park entry fee (fairly small amount). Follow the signs for Bobotov Kuk. If you need water, there are 2 springs along the way, though this is not the case is you choose to go on the path via Obla Glava. If you need water, head for the pool of water at the bottom a collection of peaks (en route) just past a hut about 2-3 hours into the journey. Helpfully someone with red paint has written 'Vada' (or whatever Montenegran is for water) on a large rock that shelters the spring.You can put a short detour past Obla glava if you like; this will probably add another hour or so onto the journey.I'd recommend ordering food via room service after your walk! Your legs won't want to walk any more!

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  khumbu04

  Durmitor National Park is somewhat rustic (although improving), and doesn't have the information available that lots of National Parks have for tourists. This is rural Montenego (there are still signs in Russia around the town). Although the trails can be well marked, there are signs pointing to many different trails, camps, or other spots. Some of the signs are in Russian, and/or there are spots along a route that are not well marked. If you go to the post office in town, you can buy a topo map which should help. The Park Office was only open from 9 to 5 -- I arrived after 5 pm from Kotor, and wanted to start before 9, so I do not know if the Park office has trail maps available (the tourist information center in town did not).Hiking to Bobotov from the Zabljek side of the park is definitely as strenuous hike, with some scrambling and steep portions. The last portion of the route is step boulder climbing with some scrambling. When you get to the saddle, there is only about 25 minutes left to the summit. This is called a scramble (climbing can't be more than 5.4 or so), but it is very exposed. Looked like there was at least one rappel station, but everyone just climbs up this with no protection (when I say everyone, I think I saw about 10 other people all day). Holds are very good and the route is well marked with red and white bullseyes. However, if you are not used to exposed climbing without a rope, it might be a little disconcerting. This hike (up and back) took me about 9 hours. I am very fit (it's marked at 5.5 from the trailhead one way). You definitely need to allow yourself plenty of time, and the weather in the pm gets cloudy. I brought about 3 1/2 liters of water -- there are no water sources. I hiked it the first week in September, and it was very hot. Was a fun hike. Not many people do Bobo because it is considered only for "expert climbers" by locals. Again, I think this is because the last 20 minutes or so are sort of technical and exposed.I understand there is an easier route from another town (Sedlo). Accordingly, a lot of people ascend this route, traverse the mountain, and hike down to Zabljek (they go down the steeper side). With either route, the path to the top appears to be the same exposed scrambling.For those of you who are active and in Croatia on holiday, I rented a car from Dubrovnik (its about a 4 hour drive to the park), and then head back to hit the Dalmatian Islands. Durmitor was a good break.Enjoy!

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  85lulul

  We arrived by night and the owners offered us the best welcome in Montenegro. The little chalet is rustic but very confortable and warm (we were there in march). The coffee at morning time on the little terrasse is the best in the world, surrounded by the mountains. The owner are very helpful and you can ask for a hiking map; the are the loveliest person we ever met in Montenegro: carefully and welcoming. The best valu in the country and a really good spot to start hiking, surrounded by the mountains.

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  410matja_b

  Two weeks ago we were on the Bobotov kuk, highest peak in MNE. Started from saddle (about 1900 sea level). Good marked, I admired peaks and nature around. Sometimes you increase and decrease the sea level, what make the trip difficult, especially from the small lake Zeleni vir (Green source-2023 m) to peak (2523m). Quite hard, but not technically difficult. I recommend enough of water and a good walking shoes.

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  Zoentje

  The Durmitor mountain range looked quite impressive as we approached from the south. The weather was sunny and we looked forward to some pleasant walks through the National Park. Our first setback was at the Park's Information Centre. The young lady in charge got all agitated because there was an exhibition that we had to pass on the way to the reception. She forbade us to look at the exhibits since we hadn't paid for it. After this, we didn't get any information about the park, or about lodging possibilities.The camping (Mlinksi Potok Mina) nearest to the Info Centre is nicely situated, with terraced and flowery camping sites, but the owner, who receives you with a big smile and local booze does not take long to prove to be a very rude and vulgar person, making offensive comments about clients. We fled from this place and had the luck to find the Kod Boce camping (a bit before Zabljak town) where we felt really welcomed by the friendly lady owner, and had the possibility to lodge in lovely hut at a very good price. The installations are also pleasant, not fancy but comfortable. We planned to stay here a few days, but unfortunately, it started to rain and the weather forecast for the following week promised no improvement. The place is just beautiful and we hope to return in a sunny season.

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  cowa2508

  Only do this if you are comfortable scrambling with several thousand feet beneath your feet! If you do you will be well rewarded.

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  488anam

  Very nice, neat campsite near Žabljak town, at Durmitor National Park. You can find there everything you need, including the WiFi connection :)...One of the many good things about this campsite is the vicinity of the most important things you have too see or try when you're visiting the Durmitor mountain...beautiful lakes, breathaking peaks, the otherworld nature and food...OMG food is amazing! :)