The youngest of Montenegro’s national parks can be found in the southernmost part of the Dinaric Alps, along the Montenegro - Albania border. It features a striking massif and an abundance of sharp peaks and steep slopes over 2,000 m. Prokletije National Park also boasts glacial lakes, streams, rivers, springs, and an abundance of flora and fauna.
In a nutshell
Status: National Park since 2009
Location: Eastern Montenegro (Plav and Gusinje municipalities), extending from northern Albania to Kosovo
Area: 16,630 hectares
Elevation: Numerous peaks above 2,000m
Highest Peaks: Zla Kolata - 2534m (highest in Montenegro), Maja Jezercë at 2,694 m (highest in the national park)
Climate: Continental, mountain, and sub-alpine with long, harsh winters and short, fresh summers
Points of Interest
Zla Kolata: The highest peak on the Montenegrin side of Prokletije
Alpine Lakes: Hridsko Ridsko Lake, Visitorsko, Ropojansko, Tatarijsko, Bjelajsko, Treskavac, Koljindarsko, and the pond at the Vizier's beard, to name a few