Žabljak: Black Lake
Black Lake is a stunning lake surrounded by a pine forest in the Municipality of Žabljak in northern Montenegro.
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It is a glacial lake, located on Mount Durmitor, at an elevation of 1,416 m.
The lake consists of two smaller lakes: Big Lake and Little Lake . The lakes are connected by a narrow strait that dries up during the summer, creating two separate water surfaces.
There is a 3.5 km trail that runs around the lake and which should take 1.5 hrs to walk around.
The Black Lake lies an easy 3 km walk from the town of Zabljak in the Durmitor National Park, that represents one of the most memorable landscapes in the Balkans.
Durmitor has become a very popular hiking area for hikers from all over Europe. The trails are well-marked and clean, the routes are interesting and varied and it is true, Durmitor is a paradise for hikers.
If you are looking for more adventure, there are plenty of signposts for hiking and mountain biking trails and with that clear water, swimming should be top of the list – in summer of course!
Don’t forget to grab a cup of wild berries from the local vendors at the entrance. They also sell honey, tea and nuts.
There is a €3 entrance fee per person. Children under 7 are free.
