CT1: Žabljak through Sinjajevina and Komovi to the Žijovo Katuns: hiking in Montenegro
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CT1: Žabljak through Sinjajevina and Komovi to the Žijovo Katuns

Distance
126.8 km
Estimated moving time
2 d 4 h
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This CT1 version brings mountain Montenegro together in a substantial walking journey. From eastern Žabljak it enters Sinjajevina, then crosses the Tara/Mojkovac area towards Bjelasica. Šiško Lake appears among the upland pastures: the path reaches its shore, a welcome place to pause after sustained walking. Trešnjevik then connects the passage with Komovi, while farther south the small St Elijah church stands beside the path at Carine. The final part crosses Kučki Maglić towards the Žijovo katuns and ends near Rupa Ljakina. This is an independent mountain undertaking shaped by weather, passes and supplies organised beforehand. Black Lake near Žabljak and Bukumirsko Lake at the southern end of the historical CT1 are outside this version.

Route status

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Gravel 18% · Improved surface 16% · Dirt / grass 11% · Unknown 52%

Surface data covers 60.8 km of 126.8 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Gravel 18% · 22.7 km
Improved surface 16% · 19.8 km
Dirt / grass 11% · 13.9 km
Asphalt 3% · 3.38 km
Dirt 1% · 0.46 km
Artificial surface 1% · 0.34 km
Sand 1% · 0.22 km
Unknown 52% · 65.9 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Šiško Lake, the church at Carine and Kučki Maglić give the journey distinct memorable objectives. Changing mountain massifs and pastoral landscapes between them reveal Montenegro beyond a single resort valley.
Length
126.8 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
Gravel 18%
CT1: Žabljak through Sinjajevina and Komovi to the Žijovo Katuns: route photo

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Buses reach Žabljak, but the journey ends in a remote Žijovo katun area. It requires multiday mountain experience, independent supplies and checked overnight arrangements. Isolated roads do not make the complete passage a bicycle route.

Nearby

Black Lake near Žabljak can be visited on a separate outing before the journey. Bukumirsko Lake lies beyond the endpoint near Rupa Ljakina and needs an additional plan. Komovi summits and other Bjelasica lakes should not be automatically added to this passage.

Getting there

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Without a car
The local tourist organisation lists buses to Žabljak; check current departures and the approach to the eastern start. Scheduled transport at Katun Rupa Ljakina is unconfirmed. Agree the southern exit, collection location and contact with an operator beforehand.
By car
Vehicle drop-off at the exact eastern Žabljak start and collection from the southern endpoint are unconfirmed. Check each agreed road location separately; do not assume vehicle access to high overnight locations.
Parking
At present, there is no confirmed parking information for the complete CT1 passage. Arrange long-term vehicle storage and recovery from the other end before the journey.

Электрички туда и обратно

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What to expect

Places
Šiško Lake the Bjelasica glacial lake directly beside the mountain path.
Trešnjevik Pass the named crossing towards the Komovi mountain area.
St Elijah Church at Carine the small church beside a mountain-path junction.
Kučki Maglić the Žijovo summit on the southern part of the journey.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceGravel 18%, Improved surface 16%, Dirt / grass 11%, Unknown 52%.
Риски The main difficulty is cumulative effort across several mountain regions with remote exits. Fog complicates orientation on pastures and rocky passages; thunderstorms restrict travel on exposed ground. Check water beforehand: a mapped katun or mountain hut does not confirm a source, accommodation or assistance today.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 45–60 h
With stops | 60–80 h Plan 7–9 days of walking for the selected passage from eastern Žabljak to Katun Rupa Ljakina, with additional weather reserve. Days 1–2 cover Sinjajevina; day 3 the Tara/Mojkovac approach; days 4–5 Bjelasica; day 6 Trešnjevik and Komovi; days 7–9 Carine, Maglić and the Žijovo exit. This is an outline rather than a serviced overnight chain: agree sleeping locations, water, resupply and escape routes beforehand. Bukumirsko Lake requires a separate extension.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose snow-free mountain conditions and reserve several days for poor weather. Snow on the high southern passages and heat on open Sinjajevina can affect the same journey. Assess each massif separately before continuing.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Broken-in mountain footwear, spare socks and foot-care supplies.
Waterproofs, warm clothing, a headlamp and independent navigation.
Water and food reserves with checked resupply; equipment for overnight locations whose permission and use have been agreed beforehand.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The local tourist organisation lists buses to Žabljak; check current departures and the approach to the eastern start. Scheduled transport at Katun Rupa Ljakina is unconfirmed. Agree the southern exit, collection location and contact with an operator beforehand

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 126.8 km, hard.

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