THINGS TO DO IN MOJKOVAC, MONTENEGRO

Nature Attractions

Explore Mojkovac's Eco-Tourism Gems

THINGS TO DO

Attractions in Mojkovac you have to visit

Discover the Essential Guide to ‘Mojkovac Highlights’ for Your Upcoming Visit

We’ve curated a list of the most captivating and significant locations both within and beyond Mojkovac city limits. Immerse yourself in the beauty and history that Mojkovac has to offer, creating lasting memories along the way.

These natural riches of the Mojkovac municipality represent true gems of Montenegrin nature. Their diversity, intactness and exceptional tourism potential make them an ideal destination for adventure and eco-tourism.

Biogradska Gora
National Park

Biogradska Gora is one of Montenegro’s five national parks, located in the Bjelasica mountains. It covers 54 square kilometers and features one of Europe’s last primeval forests and Biogradsko Lake. The park is rich in biodiversity, offering activities like hiking, cycling, and fishing, allowing visitors to experience pristine nature.

Bjelasica

Bjelasica is one of the most attractive mountain destinations in Southern Europe. This 620 km2 massif offers exceptional flora and fauna, mountain lakes, streams, and pristine nature. Bjelasica is ideal for hiking, skiing, cycling, and enjoying authentic mountain ambience. It represents a true jewel of Montenegro’s tourism.

 

Sinjajevina

Sinjajevina is an expansive Montenegrin mountain, spanning over 60 sq km – the largest pasture in the Balkans. This high plateau, at 1,600-1,700m, has a unique karst landscape of dolinas, fields, and grassy hilltops. Bounded by the Tara and Morača canyons, Sinjajevina offers winter sports and summer recreation potential, awaiting discovery.

Prošćen Mountains

The Prošćen Mountains in northwest Montenegro offer captivating natural beauty. This 1,600m mountainous kingdom has rugged karst terrain, from valleys and sinkholes to peaks like Ljeljeni vrh (1,856 m). The mountains offer endless possibilities for adventure activities, from hiking and cycling to skiing. An unspoiled, accessible mountain destination.

 

Tara River

The Tara River is 158 km long with 14 tributaries and 69 rapids, making it the most popular rafting destination in Montenegro. It is characterized by 40 waterfalls, such as Crna Vrela and Bijela Vrela. The crystal clear Tara River is formed by the confluence of the Veruša and Opasnica rivers, flowing through Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina where it joins the Piva River to form the Drina River. The river was named after the Illyrian tribe of Autariatae, and in 1937 the picturesque Đurđevića Bridge was built.

 

Zabojsko Lake

Zabojsko Lake is a mountain lake located on the Sinjajevina massif, at an altitude of 1,477 meters. With a surface area of 27,600 square meters and a maximum depth of 18.8 meters, it is one of the deepest mountain lakes in Montenegro.

The lake is surrounded by dense coniferous and beech forests, and its waters are clear and cold, home to a rich fish population. During the winter, the lake’s surface freezes over.

Due to its exceptional natural values, Zabojsko Lake is protected within the Durmitor National Park under a strict conservation regime.

Crna Poda

Crna Poda is an old-growth black pine forest located in the Tara River canyon, between Bistrica and Dobrilovina, at an elevation of 950 meters. Covering an area of 20 hectares, this forest reserve is home to 400-year-old pines reaching heights of up to 45 meters, making it a globally significant natural treasure. The Tara Canyon, which includes Crna Poda and Zabojsko Lake, is part of the Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Đavolje lazi

Đavolje lazi is a narrow gorge located beneath the Crna Poda old-growth forest, at the entrance to the Tara River canyon. Here, the river’s course has been constricted by nature to a mere 2-3 meters wide, creating a stunning and challenging section of the canyon that attracts adventurous kayakers and lovers of wild beauty.

Tmajevac

Tmajevac is the location where the Ravnjak River flows into the Tara River, forming a small lake. This marks the entrance to both the Durmitor National Park and the part of the Mojkovac municipality that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Downstream from Tmajevac lies the Đavolje lazi gorge. The Tmajevac area is best viewed from the Galev krš viewpoint, which features a monument dedicated to the mountaineer Džambo.

Ravnjak River

The Ravnjak River originates below Pećarac, with its upper 2 km stretch called Suvoravnjak being dry most of the year. The main spring source is located below the Mojkovac-Đurđevića Tara road, and the total length to the Tara River is around 3.5 km. Ravnjak receives a 2.5 km long tributary called Ljevak. Flowing at 1000 l/s, the clear Ravnjak travels through a scenic, wildlife-rich landscape before joining the Tara at Tmajevac near the Ravnjak Hotel.