Hiking in Montenegro | 10 Things to Know — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Spend any time at all on social media, and you’ll soon realise that Montenegro’s coastline gets most of the attention.

Places like Kotor, Budva, and Sveti Stefan.

And whilst this is completely understandable – it’s not only beautiful, but a compact area to explore in a week or so – if that’s all you see, then you’re really just getting half the picture.

Beyond the beaches and bays, the crowds and the cruisers, Montenegro’s interior is another world entirely: wild mountains, mirror lakes, canyons deeper than you’d expect to find in Europe, and tiny hamlets that still feel a million miles from the tourist trail.

Air that’s as pure as the Adriatic is blue.

Scenery that would make Scotland, Switzerland, Austria, and the Dolomites of Italy blush with envy.

It’s in these landscapes that Montenegro really starts to surprise you and get under your skin. The hiking, the sense of scale, the quiet, the chance to breathe – this is what made us fall for it, and what makes so many travellers do the same.

If you’re only focussed on the coast, we really think you’re missing out.

The mountains are calling, and we insist you must go.

Thankfully, with five national parks scattered across a pretty small country, it’s remarkably easy to trade salt air for mountain air, even on a short trip.

For both seasoned hikers and those just starting out, this short guide shares our favourite trails, insider tips and advice to help you find the right path and peak for your travel style.

This is our beginner’s guide to hiking in Montenegro.