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Where the Night Speaks: Chalets of Durmitor
As night falls over Durmitor, the chalets become silent witnesses to nature’s whispered secrets. The crisp mountain air carries the soft rustle of the pines, the distant calls of nocturnal wildlife, and the occasional crackle of firewood inside cozy retreats. Here, beneath a sky littered with stars, time slows, inviting guests to savor the serenity that only the wilderness can provide. Whether wrapped in the warmth of a wooden cabin or gazing through panoramic windows at the moonlit peaks, each night in Durmitor speaks—telling tales of tranquility, adventure, and the timeless embrace of the mountains.
From Ancient Trails to Modern Retreats: The Heritage of Durmitor
Durmitor is a massif located in
northwestern Montenegro. It is part of the
Dinaric Alps. Its highest peak, Bobotov Kuk,
reaches a height of 2,523 meters (8,278 ft).
The massif is limited by the Tara River Canyon
on the north, the Piva River Canyon on the west,
and by the Komarnica River Canyon on the south.
To the east, the Durmitor opens to a 1,500 m
(4,921 ft) high plateau, called Jezerska površ
(Plateau of Lakes). Mount Sinjavina is located
to the east of the Jezerska površ plateau. The
Durmitor is for the most part located in the
Žabljak municipality.
The massif gives its name to the national park
that comprises it. Durmitor National Park was
founded in 1952, and designated as a World
Heritage Site in 1980.
Durmitor National Park, created in 1952., also
includes the canyons of Tara, Sušica, and Draga
rivers covering an area of 390 square
kilometers. It is the largest protected area in
Montenegro and it was inscribed on the list of
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1980.
There are 48 peaks above 2.000 meters above sea
level and Bobotov Peak is the highest (2,523
meters). One of the most prominent attractions
of Durmitor mountain is 18 glacial lakes
(locally known as "mountain eyes") of which the
most famous is the Black Lake.
One theory of the name Durmitor is that it is
derived from Balkan Romance-Vlach, meaning
'sleeping place' (cognate with English
dormitory).
Another theory is that the name was given by the
Celts, and the meaning would be anything from
'water from the mountain' to 'ridged mountain'.
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