The Sedlo pass is at about 1,900 m on the high road across Durmitor. From Pošćenje it is about 24 km, roughly 35 minutes. The road is usually closed by snow from about November to May. From the pass, a trail leads to Zeleni Vir, a small seasonal lake at about 2,028 m on the way to Bobotov Kuk.
The road
From the Pošćenje and Šavnik side the road climbs north out of the valleys onto the open limestone plateau below the main peaks of Durmitor. It tops out at the Sedlo pass, at about 1,900 m, before dropping towards Žabljak or continuing west on the Durmitor ring road towards Plužine.
It is a paved, mostly narrow mountain road. The views open up as soon as you are above the tree line: the walls of Durmitor ahead, and the valleys you came up from behind you.
The road over Sedlo is usually closed by snow from about November to May. Sat-navs still send people this way in winter, and there are not always signs. Outside summer, take the lower road via Šavnik and ask locally.
Viewpoints on the Šavnik side
Just below the pass, on the Šavnik side of the municipal boundary, are two viewpoints popular with drivers:
- The Sedlo frame, a viewing frame at the roadside that turns the view into a picture.
- A mountain viewpoint near it, looking across to the main peaks.
Pull fully off the road to stop. In summer the roadside is busy with cars, cyclists and grazing animals.
Zeleni Vir
From the Sedlo area a trail leads into the mountains towards Bobotov Kuk. The first goal on it is Zeleni Vir, a small seasonal lake at about 2,028 m, about 50 by 40 metres and up to 2 m deep. It fills from snowmelt and rain; in a dry late summer it can be almost empty. The best view of it is from the far side.
The path crosses meadows and then climbs steadily. Wear boots, carry water and a warm layer, and turn back if cloud comes down.
Beyond the lake the trail climbs more steeply to the Velika Previja pass, about 2,351 m, and on to Bobotov Kuk, 2,523 m. That is a long mountain day, not a short walk: only for experienced hikers in good weather.
Good to know
- Season: roughly June to October. Snow can linger on the trail into early summer.
- Weather: clear mornings often turn stormy in the afternoon. Start early.
- Fuel and food: none on the pass. Fill up in Žabljak or Nikšić.
- Further on: Žabljak and the Black Lake are about 20 to 30 minutes beyond the pass.
Questions people ask
When is the Sedlo road open?
It depends on the snow. In most years it is closed from about November until May or June. Sat-navs often route over it in winter, and there are not always closure signs, so ask locally before you set off outside summer.
Is the Sedlo road dangerous?
In summer it is a narrow but paved mountain road that any careful driver can manage. Watch for livestock, cyclists and oncoming cars on blind bends, and do not drive it in fog, snow or ice.
How long is the walk from Sedlo to Zeleni Vir?
Zeleni Vir is a short climb from the pass on the trail towards Bobotov Kuk. Allow a few hours return at an easy pace, wear boots, carry water, and turn back if the weather closes in.
Can I climb Bobotov Kuk from Sedlo?
Yes, Sedlo is the usual start for the shortest route to Bobotov Kuk, 2,523 m, the highest summit of Durmitor, via Zeleni Vir and the Velika Previja pass. It is a full mountain day for experienced, well-equipped hikers in good weather.