He is the smallest of Montenegro's national parks, but also one of the most beautiful. He is especially famous for hhis primeval forest, home to trees over 500 years old. This forest is considered one of the few ancient woodlands in Europe. All the more gratifying is the fact that Biogradska Gora is not closed to the public but is fully accessible. This means it can be explored beautifully, even off the beaten track.
The entrance to the route is located along the M3 near the village of Kraljevo Kolo. Turn right, cross the Tara River, and shortly afterward, you’ll find yourself on a narrow road that initially winds through a few hairpin bends before reaching Biogradska Lake. Surrounding this idyllic glacier lake, situated at an altitude of 1,100 meters, stretches the ancient forest. To get a closer look, the best option is to follow the designated walking trail that loops around the lake.
This hike is the perfect preparation for what lies ahead. From here, the off-road adventure begins in earnest. A narrow, earthy forest path climbs the mountainside in countless switchbacks. Some of the turns are so tight that even with a four-wheel-drive vehicle, reversing is necessary. Views? None to speak of, thanks to the dense forest. But that changes as the path reaches a plateau at around 1,600 meters. Passing two managed huts, a gravel track now traverses the plateau – still challenging – gradually climbing to approximately 1,900 meters before reaching its temporary end at the Kolašin 1600 ski center. Temporary, because the center is accessible via an asphalt road and is therefore well-frequented, even in summer.
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