Enjoy a drive among the clouds to Veliki Štuoc
Veliki Štuoc is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,093m (6,866ft) above sea level, located in Žabljak Municipality, in Montenegro.
Where is Veliki Štuoc?
The peak is located in the northwestern part of the country, within the Durmitor National Park.
Is the road to Veliki Štuoc paved?
Set high in the Durmitor mountain range, the road to the summit is mostly paved and very narrow. The last 1.8km is totally unpaved.
How long is the road to Veliki Štuoc?
The road to the summit is 12.5km (7.76 miles) long, starting at Žabljak, the highest situated Balkan town. It’s a very steep drive, hitting a 14% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Starting at Žabljak, the elevation gain is 741 meters. The average gradient is 5.92%.
Is Veliki Štuoc worth it?
The summit offers stunning views of the Tara canyon, the wide plateau village of Tepča, and the cliffs of the Ćurevac peak. This road is usually impassable in winters.
Pic: Ivan Stoimenov