Snowshoeing Durmitor's Black Lake, Montenegro
A four-hour guided snowshoe walk from Black Lake to hidden Zminje Lake in Durmitor National Park, with snowshoes, poles and the park ticket included.
In summer, Black Lake is Montenegro's busiest lakeside walk. In winter it freezes over, the pines fill with snow and the trails empty out. Snowshoes are the easiest way to explore it.
This guided tour starts at the entrance to Durmitor National Park at Black Lake, a few minutes from Žabljak. After a safety briefing, you snowshoe past the lake and follow the old water mills trail through black pine forest to Zminje Lake, a small lake hidden in the trees.
The walk takes about four hours. Snowshoes, poles and the national park ticket are included. Food and drinks are not, so bring water and a snack. If you're driving, park in the car park in front of the park entrance. For a ski day in Montenegro, see Kolašin 1600.
About 4 hours
Moderate, no experience needed
From €70
Winter, when there's snow (usually December to March)
Check with the operator
Guided group
Black Lake car park, near Žabljak
Guide, snowshoes, poles, national park ticket
Who is it for?
Best for: Winter visitors to Žabljak who want to see Durmitor's lakes without skiing, and walkers who want a quiet day in the forest.
Skip it if: You have low fitness or mobility problems. The operator lists the tour as unsuitable for both.
How the day runs
Meet at the Durmitor National Park entrance at Black Lake.
Safety briefing and snowshoe fitting.
Snowshoe along Black Lake and the old water mills trail through the pine forest.
Reach Zminje Lake, with time to take it in.
Walk back to the park entrance.
Durmitor snowshoeing questions
Ready to snowshoe in Durmitor?
Book a guided snowshoe walk from Black Lake to Zminje Lake, with gear and the park ticket included.
