Secrets of the North-East Looking for traces of the Orient, next to the tallest railway bridge in Europe and through the deepest canyon in Europe, in the bosom of the compressed Alps and on the doorstep of Mongolia. An exciting and irresistible adventure – beginning and ending in . Dobrilovina Monastery Podgorica - - Andrijevica - Plav - Gusinje - Plav - Berane - Rožaje - Trpezi - Bijelo Polje - Tomaševo - Length: 620 km Pljevlja - Đurđevića Tara - Kolašin - Podgorica

Somewhere about half-way down the Tara Canyon (499 km), a road separates off towards the nearby The Railway beautifulth Dobrilovina Monastery which is worth visiting. It was first mentioned at the end of the Bridge at Mala Rijeka 16 century, when the Ottomans approved the restoration of the ruined church in Dobrilovina. Did you start your journey in a rush and - A few kilometres away from the monastery you Down the Tara Canyon will pass through a strait called Đavolje lazi in start,without there a cup is aof restaurant coffee? Before with the a terrace cross roads at Bioče, 11 kilometres from the One of the most exciting descents in which the flow of the River Tara narrows to only in the shade of a grapevine and with a called2-3 metres. Crna poda Above on the sides of the canyon at view over the River Morača and over the starts after leaving Pljevlja, as it will lead us to the at that slim water sinew which is strad- an altitude of 950 m, is a black pine rainforest- dlednearby by estuary a railway of Malabridge, Rijeka. the second Take a looktall- Tara Canyon, the deepest canyon in Europe (900- . Covering an area of 20 hectares, Circle of wonders in Plav Paths full of adventure 1,300 m). The descent will lead us right onto a the pine trees reach a height of 45 m and an av bridge most worthy of such a canyon: a thin string and Gusinje roots,erage agehold of onto 400 theiryears. separate There are rocks recluses reachable here Motorcyclesest in Europe, can 200 reach metres the bridge high byand a mac 500- alongof beauty half stretchedof the canyon, above which the turquoise is about ofeighty cold too – trees which quietly, and seemingly without adammetres road, long. while it can also be reached by On the road towards Berane you should take a- water turning to foam deep below. We will travel beautiful and peaceful section of the road along walk in Rožaje, a historically interesting town with only by chamois. Beauty expressed in a thousand different ways. A monuments from the past. However, the real ad kilometres long, going up the “tear of Europe”. car if driving slowly and patiently. venture for small camping vehicles can be found This canyon is part of Durmitor National Park (a- Detour – Lake Plav, the Grbaje Valley and its crater, the if you turn at the crossroads in Kalače, where the UNESCO World Heritage Site). Right at the start of summer pastures of Grbaja, Ali-Pasha’s Springs, the restaurant Venecija is located, down a narrow road- the bridge, to the left is a gravel road to the near Lake Biograd Grlja Falls, the Ropojana Valley... Slow down near gh(3.5 the m), light which and leads shade towards of larch Bijelo forests, Polje. the The narrow, road by camp called Kljajevića luka, a great place for the lake. For those who decide that the road is too leads to a cultivated, open and idyllic region, throu a rest or for a rafting adventure down the River A mountain lake of glacial origin, veiled in the romance of Mt. Bjelasica, beautiful at any time anarrow new asphalt and winding road, which for their leads vehicle, to the there other is side the aboutTara. Aside lumberjacks from the and roots rafters of the who black ferried pine trees logs of day and all year round. Tucked away in an possibility to turn left at the 160.4-km mark onto deserted and forgotten little canyon of the River- on the canyon’s boulders, there is also a legend Lješnica. 3 km from this canyon, by turning right, - ancient forest, with a gentle murmur in tourist of the lake through an interesting floodplain. The you can start another beautiful adventure: an as rent,along and the when Tara. youYou trust will realiseyour life what to the they guide had and to bungalows during the summer, the lake will best place for those with campervans is near the cent (9-12%) up an attractive road, 2.5-3.5 m wide, do once you feel the pulse of the raging river cur probably captivate you longer than you planned. Grlja Falls, and for camping in a tent Lakeviewers to the village of Sušice and the edge of the Pešter You will reach the lake along a track, when you and the ethno-village of Komnenovo are the most Plateau. A thousand metres here is worth three safety equipment on a rubber dinghy. turn left after the 5-km mark from the Bijelo Po- lje–Podgorica main road onto a road that slowly comfortable places. It is good to take a break in thousand in any other “lazy” place. Then, return On leaving Đavolje Pode there is a resting place climbs towards the 4-km-distant Lake Biograd Gusinje because of its local pies (burek). along the same road to take a rest in Bijelo Polje. near a monument in honour of Dušan Bulatović– (1,094 metres above sea level). Džambas, where somebody is usually selling honey and other local specialities. The view from here extends to the valley that opens up The Komovi towards Mojkovac.

The Hussein Pasha Mosque

Do not miss the opportunity to - Đurđevi Stupovi These mountains open up as you descend towards (The Pillars of St. George) Mateševo, from the ascent to Trešnjevik. Regard builtsee thein the Hussein second less of any occasional traffic, if you want to take a - Pasha’s mosque, photo or enjoy the view, pull over by a clear space - The bridge is so narrow that it would be good for on the road. On the Trešnjevik Ridge, on the right monumentalOn the road towardsheritage ofBerane, this region, there and is the those mona who half of the 16th big campervans to wait for traffic coming from the side from “Savova kafana”, a narrow asphalt road stery of Đurđevi stupovi, part of the spiritual and century. The mo - other side, you will see a crossroads which on one leads to the eco-summer-pasture of Štavna (4.2- sque is an example sideopposite leads side towards to clear Durmitor, before crossing. but we willThere turn on leftthe hicles,km), in but the for vicinity all others of the it peaks is an undertaking of the Komovi. worth The have time can explore the picturesque road that of some of the best Balkan Oriental sacral archi from here, onto a road that leads through the can- road is not suitable for the “M” and “L” camping ve leads west, through the village of Lubnice towards tecture, and its value is increased by the fact that it Mt. Bjelasica. is preserved in almost its original form. both their time and effort. yon towards Mojkovac. These restaurants and accommodation facilities are recommended by the author of the text. GPS Types of vehicles www.panoramic.roads.montenegro.travel -

Montenegrin attractive roads are of ten very narrow, winding and with- 2 significant slopes. In order to specify 1 the road conditions for different ve hicles, we have defined the following categories:1. Motorcycles (m)

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3. Small camping vehicles (S)

3 Serbia Length up to 5.60 m Width up to 2.30 m Height up to 2.70 m 4. Medium-sized camping vehicles (M)

Length up to 7.00 m Width up to 2.30 m Height up to 3.50 m 5. Large camping vehicles (L) 3 Bosnia and 4 8 Herzegovina 6 Length 7.00 m and more In all towns in Width 2.30 m and more Montenegro Height 3.50 m and more there are Note: local tourist 1 organisation At this point the routes are not recommended for info centres 5 where you can large camping vehicles (L) and drivers with no get additional experience. information 10 and Different seasons entail a variety of challenges.

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Kosovo Morača Canyon - Platije

6 2 - The Morača Canyon is a rocky and green story,- embellished by a statuesque medieval monu 9 ment – Morača Monastery (1252). Near the mon 8 secondastery, therepart ofis alsothe canyon,a motel withwhere a restaurant. the cruel and As Croatia you continue driving, you will pass through the Panoramic most attractive part called Platije is situated. roads around The peaks rise up to 600 metres above the road, Albania Food, Drinks and Souvenirs through an awe-inspiring area. Be careful when isdriving! busy here Do notand let this the is physiqueone of the and most conceit danger of- MontEnEgro Montenegro is rich with sources of fresh, healthy the arched rocks seduce you, because the traffic- 4 - Natural Resources: ous roads in Montenegro. You will have an op noticewater. signsTo the for taste paths of springof wine, water cheese add and the honey, supe restaurantsportunity for near that the before road you will leave notify the you canyon, that butrior besides taste of thesethe local also cuisine. do not missOn the the roads opportunity you will at a viewpoint 601 km from the start. Frequent 1. Biogradska Gora National Park 2. Prokletije National Park - Podgorica is very near and that an eventful and 5 3. Durmitor National Park to buy food from the hosts. Also try their brandy, 4. Lovćen National Park diverse trip is coming to an end. 5. National Park mead and of course – great wines. Authentic sou 6. Tara Canyon venirs made from wool and wood will be not only A d 7. Morača Canyon Cultural Resources: ri memories, but also very useful items. at 8. Grlja Canyon ic 9. Ali Pasha's Springs S e 10. Dulovina Just one part Botanical of the Gardennatural and cultural 1. Hussein Pasha’s Mosque e 2. Holy Trinity Monastery 3. St Peter’s Church heritage of Montenegro along the panoramic roads. 4. St Nicholas’ Church, Nikoljac 5. Đurđevi Stupovi Monastery 6. Redžepagića Tower 7. Morača Monastery 8. Dobrilovina Monastery Panoramic Roads around Montenegro Publisher: Montenegro; The project team: Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Dušanka Pavićević, Anka Kujović, BranimirAuthor of Raičević, the text: Jovan Eraković, KirsiPhotographs: Hyvaerinen, Dr. Thomas Wöhrstein, Milica Vušurović, Gojko Cimbaljević, Karsten Schöpfer; Secrets of the Translation: Jovan Eraković; Reviewers:Jovan Eraković, Miodrag Bogdanović, Mobil Design Total, Nationaland Prepress: Tourist Organisation Printing(NTO) Archive; by: Copies:Porta Aperta; Sonja North-East Živaljevć, Vesna Vukadinović; Ivanka Haverić; Studio MOUSE; 1000