06 van Plavs lake naar Podgorica via Prirode Komovi Park
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Last edit: 27-10-2024
Route Summary Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views along the Tara River, where you can stop at Restoran Oaza or visit Bukumirsko Jezero for a refreshing view. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the Marko Miljanov Museum in Medun, and in Podgorica you can enjoy cultural highlights such as the Millennium Bridge and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
The tour ends in the Ethno village Skadar lake on the Shkodër lake, where you can visit the Kom and Kosmač monasteries. This unforgettable journey ends with the opportunity to travel further to Albania for new adventures.
Once again a beautiful and relatively short ride. You have enough time to stop, take pictures and see sights along the way. Again a big 5 points for this last route.
Please note that - on the second half of the route - you may encounter bad and sometimes unpaved gravel roads. These can easily be avoided by taking the main road to Podgorica at Mateševo.
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7h 36m
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Distance
154.83 km
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RouteXpert Review You start the ride with the Trešnjevik mountain pass. After about 1.5 hours of riding and during the descent you can take a break at Restoran Oaza. Here you can park your bike and rest for a while. If the restaurant is closed, you can continue to Matesevo, where you can buy cool drinks and snacks at a small market.
After Trešnjevik mountain pass you will drive along Prirode Komovi National Park, one of Montenegro's most beautiful natural areas. This park is famous for its impressive mountains, such as the Komovi mountain range, which rise to over 2,500 meters. The park also offers numerous hiking and biking trails and a rich biodiversity with unique flora and fauna.
At Mateševo you leave the mountain pass and follow the Tara River south. The Tara River, also called the 'blue veins' of Montenegro, is known for its spectacular canyons and crystal clear water. After some time you will pass National Restoran Ribnjak. If you feel like having a meal, this is a nice restaurant with local dishes (including fresh fish) on the left side of the road. Turn left and cross the small stream. Immediately after crossing you will find a parking space and you can enter the terrace of the restaurant.
There is also an optional visit to Bukumirsko Jezero (Lake Bukumir). This beautiful alpine lake with crystal clear blue water and impressive mountains in the background is definitely worth a stop. Follow the main dirt road for about 1 km to reach the lake. Follow the three POIs that mark the route to the lake.
Another optional activity is a visit to the Marko Miljanov Museum. This memorial museum, located in the old town of Medun near Podgorica, was founded in 1971 in honor of the distinguished Montenegrin hero and author Marko Miljanov. The museum features historical and ethnographic exhibits illustrating the life of Miljanov and the local people, as well as a literary section with manuscripts and over 6,000 titles in the library. If you are interested in visiting the museum, turn left on the next street.
As you drive further south, you get closer to Podgorica. Along the way, you have a nice viewpoint of the city.
In Podgorica itself you will have the opportunity to take a break. It is a perfect time to look around, enjoy a drink and explore some of the historical and cultural highlights, such as the Millennium Bridge, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the old town of Stara Varoš.
The route ends in the ethno village on Lake Skadar, one of the largest lakes in the Balkans. Here you can visit the Kom and Kosmač monasteries, surrounded by beautiful natural surroundings. This unforgettable journey ends with the opportunity to travel further to Albania for new adventures.
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Montenegro ( (listen); Montenegrin: Црна Гора, lit. 'Black Mountain', pronounced [tsr̩̂ːnaː ɡǒra]) is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is a part of the Balkans, sharing borders with Serbia to the northeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north and west, Kosovo to the east, Albania to the southeast, and the Adriatic Sea and Croatia to the southwest. Podgorica, the capital and largest city, covers 10.4% of Montenegro's territory of 13,812 square kilometres (5,333 sq mi), and is home to roughly 30% of its total population of 621,000.During the Early Medieval period, three principalities were located on the territory of modern-day Montenegro: Duklja, roughly corresponding to the southern half; Travunia, the west; and Rascia proper, the north. The Principality of Zeta emerged in the 14th and 15th centuries. From the late 14th century to the late 18th century, large parts of southern Montenegro were ruled by the Venetian Republic and incorporated into Venetian Albania. The name Montenegro was first used to refer to the country in the late 15th century. After falling under Ottoman rule, Montenegro regained its independence in 1696 under the rule of the House of Petrović-Njegoš, first as a theocracy and later as a secular principality. Montenegro's independence was recognized by the Great Powers at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. In 1910, the country became a kingdom.
After World War I, the kingdom became part of Yugoslavia. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, the republics of Serbia and Montenegro together proclaimed a federation. Following an independence referendum held in May 2006, Montenegro declared its independence and the confederation peacefully dissolved.Montenegro has an upper middle-income economy and ranks 48th in the Human Development Index. It is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, and the Central European Free Trade Agreement. Montenegro is also a founding member of the Union for the Mediterranean, and is currently in the process of joining the European Union.
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After World War I, the kingdom became part of Yugoslavia. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, the republics of Serbia and Montenegro together proclaimed a federation. Following an independence referendum held in May 2006, Montenegro declared its independence and the confederation peacefully dissolved.Montenegro has an upper middle-income economy and ranks 48th in the Human Development Index. It is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, and the Central European Free Trade Agreement. Montenegro is also a founding member of the Union for the Mediterranean, and is currently in the process of joining the European Union.
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Along the way you will pass through impressive places such as the deep Tara canyon, the national parks of Durmitor and Biogradska Gora, the iconic monastery of Ostrog, and the vibrant city of Podgorica. The journey includes winding mountain roads, scenic coastal paths and various elevation changes that will take you through the most beautiful of Montenegro.
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