9 things you should know before visiting the Lovcen National Park in Montenegro
9 things you should know before visiting the Lovcen National Park in Montenegro
Read this travel guide with 9 things you need to know before visiting the Lovcen National Park in Montenegro.
No matter whether you are traveling through Montenegro or just visit the nearby Kotor or Budva for a day, our two, you should add the beautiful Lovcen National Park (Lovćen) to your list of sights.
In this short guide, I will tell you 9 things that you should know before your visit, which should answer most of your questions about how to get there, the expected things and more!
1. You can visit the Lovcen National Park on a day trip from Kotor or Budva
Montenegro is a small country. The most important tourist centers of the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) and Budva are just a short drive from the Lovcen National Park.
In fact, there is a very popular organized trip that covers most highlights in this part of Montenegros (including lovcen) on just one big 12-hour day!
This day trip begins in Kotor, but pick -up is also possible in Tivat, Budva and Herceg Novi. You visit the beautiful mountain Lovćen, the former capital of Cetinje, a boat trip on the Crnojevica River and a tour of Sveti Stefan.
CheckPrice: 12-hour highlights tour (including Lovcen)
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2. From the Lovcen summit you can see almost completely Montenegro
I mentioned that this country is small? Okay, you understand it. But from the summit of the Lovcen mountain they really see the whole country!
The mountain Lovćen rises 1749 meters from the Adriatic table and its summit offers an uninterrupted 360-degree view of Montenegro.
The view from the summit ranges from the bay of Kotor in the northwest to the Albanian Alps in the east. On a clear day, the Durmitor mountains dominate the northern horizon, and they have a wide view over the Azul-colored water of the Adriatic in the south.
Small village of Kopito from the Lovcen summit (where Njegoš was born)
3. The Berg Lovcen is also called the Black Berg
Did you know that the mountain Lovcen inspired the contemporary (and Italian) name Montenegros? Montenegro or Crna Gora in the national language means literally translated "Schwarzer Berg".
The roots come from the incredibly dense forests of the Lovcen national park, which form a dark color. These mountains are an important landmark for the Montenegrin population.
4. On the summit you will find the mausoleum of Petar II. Petrović-Njegoš
Today most locals visit the Lovcen National Park to pay respect to the famous former Prince-Bishop Petar II. Petrović-Njegoš, or rather as NJegoš.
njegoš is perhaps the most famous poet, philosopher or ruler in Montenegrin history. He is primarily known for his poetic philosophy and his role in the defense of Montenegros against the Turks.
Today his body rests on the summit in a beautiful, specially built mausoleum, which is definitely worth a visit.
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5. There are two separate entry fees for the national park and the mausoleum
If you want to enter the Lovcen National Park, you must pay for entry at the foot of the mountain 2 euros (per person). This grants access to the hiking trails and other attractions in the park.
If you want to visit the Lovcen summit, you must pay an additional 5 euros (including entry into the mausoleum). However, students can pay 2.50 euros for the mausoleum (without reduction in general entry).
6. There are over 2000 plants in the Lovcen National Park
The Lovcen National Park is one of the most species-rich places in Montenegro. Allegedly over 2000 plant species and the park are home to over 85 butterfly species and more than 200 different bird species.
7. The Lovcen national park is ideal for hiking
The Lovcen National Park has several well -marked hiking trails. Some of the most popular are the Wolf Trail & Babina Glava, Ivanova Korita to Krstac and the KUK Loop (usually from Ivanova Korita).
8. There are many adventure activities to do
hiking is not the only activity offered in the Lovcen National Park. Visitors also have the opportunity to rent ATVs, buggies and mountain bikes.
Although I haven't been there yet, there is also a small adventure park in Ivanova Korita.
9. Visitors can stay near the national park
Would you like to rest your head somewhere near Lovcen? There are some nice lodges and holiday homes right on the mountain slopes! The top picks are below.
- Lovcen Holiday Home - Nice traditional house with attic, just 3.8 km from the park
- Lovcen4Me - a first -class accommodation option with free bicycles and balcony
- Hotel Monte Rosa - Beautiful Glashotel with mountain view and whirlpool
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