What to do in Montenegro, how to get to the Biogradska Gora National Park, why visit it, what to expect to find there, read the post and experience an adventure holiday in Montenegro.
Il Biogradska Gora National Park it is certainly a fantastic place especially for those who love nature and unspoiled landscapes. It is located in the south eastern part of the Montenegro. Its name derives from that of the homonymous forest, which is one of the last virgin forests in all of Europe.
The park is part of the district of the municipality of Kolasin and has only one way of access which is encountered along the road that goes from Kolasin to Mojkovac. The stop of the train the closest is in Stritaricka Rijeka about 90 minutes away by foot, instead the bus stop isbus The closest is near the park entrance, an hour's walk (Kraljevo kolo).
Taking the road that leads to the park after 2 km you reach the toll booth, admission is subject to a fee, but they are a few euros per person. The road continues for another couple of kilometers, where, once you reach the lake, it ends and you can park. Right on the shores of the lake is the national park office.
By asking the forest rangers you can rent a boat rowing € 5 per hour, a canoe € 4 per hour, a fishing license € 20 per day or permission to light fires and barbecues. It is also possible to apply for a license for the collection of berries and mushrooms.
Near the lake there is also the area of campground which costs 3-5 € for the curtains, the toilets are squat and there is no shower (the bathrooms are very basic and not very clean - remember to bring toilet paper).
For the less adventurous there are about a dozen wooden bungalow recently built costing 20 € for two people. These have private toilets, better than those on the campsite. During the weekend the park is filled with Montenegrins who come to relax by having a barbecue and a swim in the lake.
For all those who want to visit the park, it is a must to take the instructive walk that runs along the lake, lasting about an hour. The walk is simple and can be tackled with any type of shoe. Along the route there are several wooden gazebos where you can stop.
For those wishing to do more challenging trekking, you can tackle the ascent to the summit of Mount Bedovac, from which you have a breathtaking view of the valley below and the lake. This trek is simple and well marked, in about an hour and a half you are on the top of Mount Bedovac and in another hour you are back at the lake.
There are other tekking that can be tackled and there are also several shelters to lean on, for more information you can buy the map for a few euros, otherwise ask the forest guards for information.
The park really is isolated and wild, taking a bath in the lake, walking in the woods is undoubtedly a unique experience for those who love nature.
In addition to the bungalows, there is also a small park museum, some camping facilities and some shelters scattered in the mountains. In fact it is an unspoiled and very beautiful area.
Remember that if you are staying for several days you have to bring your own food, because there are neither restaurants nor supermarkets, which can be found in Kolasin in Mojkovac.
