Around Nevidio: the quiet side of Durmitor

Most visitors see Durmitor from Žabljak in the north. The Šavnik side has the canyon, the waterfalls, the oldest monasteries of the region and the high road over Sedlo, with a fraction of the people. Everything here is measured from Pošćenje.

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  1. 01 Nevidio canyon: the complete guideThe slot canyon itself, and the entrance for those staying dry. 5 min
  2. 02 Pošćenje lakesTwo small lakes in the meadows beside the village. Flat, quiet walking. 5–10 min on foot
  3. 03 Šavnik: the town, Bijela monastery and the practical basicsThe nearest town, built where three rivers meet, with Bijela monastery nearby. 10 min
  4. 04 Komarnica canyon, Boljske Grede and the nature parkThe wider canyon above Nevidio, under the long cliff wall of Boljske Grede. 15 min
  5. 05 The Bukovica valley: Podmalinsko monastery and the waterfallsPodmalinsko monastery and the waterfalls of the upper Bukovica. 25 min
  6. 06 The road from Šavnik over Sedlo, and Zeleni VirThe high road onto the Durmitor plateau, the frame viewpoint and Zeleni Vir. 35 min
  7. 07 Crnjak waterfall: the 20-metre fall at the source of the BijelaA 20 m fall near the source of the Bijela, with an old mill and the legend behind the valley's name. 35 min

What is good when

Months Highlights Notes
April to June Waterfalls and wildflowers Skakavica and the Bukovica falls are at full power. The canyon season starts in June, water permitting.
July to September Everything is open Canyon, lakes, the Sedlo road and the high trails.
October Colour and empty roads The canyon season ends with the autumn rain. Good walking weather.
November to March Snow The canyon and the Sedlo road are closed. Šavnik and the monasteries are reachable on the lower roads.

Further out, back by dinner

All of these are possible as a day trip from Pošćenje. Times are one way.

Destination One-way drive
Žabljak and the Black Lake About 40 min
Tara bridge (Đurđevića Tara) About 1 h 10
Plužine and Piva lake About 1 h 15
Ostrog monastery About 1 h 45

Itineraries for one to three nights put these places together into days.

Questions people ask

What is there to do near Nevidio canyon apart from canyoning?

The canyon entrance and Skakavica waterfall, the Pošćenje lakes, the Komarnica canyon and the cliffs of Boljske Grede, Šavnik with Bijela monastery, Podmalinsko monastery and the Bukovica waterfalls, Crnjak waterfall in the Bijela valley, and the road over Sedlo with the walk to Zeleni Vir.

What can I do around Nevidio in winter?

The canyon and the Sedlo road are closed, but Šavnik, the monasteries and the frozen waterfalls are reachable on the lower roads. Check conditions and carry winter equipment in your car.

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