Zabljak

Where to shoot

• Crno Jezero (Black Lake) — Durmitor's signature glacial lake, ringed by a flat forest path and dotted with wooden rowboats for rent
• Bobotov Kuk — at 2,523 meters, the highest peak in the Durmitor massif, reached by a full-day marked trail from the lake
• Tara River Canyon — one of Europe's deepest gorges, with whitewater rafting trips launching a short drive north of town
• Durmitor Ring road at Sedlo Pass — a switchback mountain road with cliffside views down into the canyon and surrounding peaks

When to go

Late June through September, when the Durmitor Ring and high mountain trails are clear of snow and the Black Lake path is fully walkable.

What to eat

Kačamak (a dense cornmeal-and-potato mash finished with kajmak) and cicvara (a similar cheese-and-cornmeal dish) are highland staples worth ordering, alongside grilled lamb from the local pastures and skorup, the thick clotted cream served with everything from bread to trout.

Where to stay

Base yourself in central Zabljak within walking distance of the main square, close enough to reach the Black Lake trailhead on foot.