Mountain Savin Kuk description and photos - Montenegro: Zabljak (Topic)

Mountain Savin Kuk description and photos - Montenegro: Zabljak. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Savin Kuk.

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Mount Savin Kuk rises as high as possible at its highest point - 2312 meters. At an altitude of 2287 meters (to the left) there is Bear Peak. The mountain is surrounded on all sides by beautiful nature, lakes and rocks. From the eastern part of the mountain there is a view of the beautiful Lake Plateau, which is also called the Clean Side, from the southern part - to Sljeme, 2455 meters high, from the western part - to the Big Valley, from the north - to the Small Valley.

The name of the mountain Savin Kuk comes from the name of the prince of Serbia Rastko Nemanichi, who left his worldly life and went to a monastery. There he was given the spiritual name Sava. During all the years of his service, he became a spiritual leader in Serbia and was declared a saint during his lifetime.

In the winter season, well-equipped ski slopes function here, and in the summer there are many opportunities for hikers in mountainous areas and for climbers.

Mount Savin Kuk has a mountain center on its territory, which is considered one of the least expensive in the Balkans. The beginning of the ski slopes is at 2313 meters, and their total length is 5 km. For tourists and their convenience, there are two cable cars and a number of lifts (including children's ones).

Everyone can make a hiking ascent to Savin Kuk. The path that leads to the peak was laid at the beginning of the 20th century by King Nicholas I of Montenegro. The slopes of this mountain have a source of pure water, Savina water, which, according to legend, also has healing power.

Routes for climbing there are several, but the most optimal one is Black Lake (height 1416 m), Izvor spring, then Tochak and after him Mioch Polyana, then - Savina water and a peak at 2313 m. On average, the duration of such an ascent is 4 hours, while the height difference is about 900 meters. You can make such an ascent almost in any month, but it is important to remember that it is possible to meet with strong winds, deep snow and low temperatures at high altitudes

Everyone who loves cross-country skiing can take advantage of special trails on the slopes of Savin Kuk , the length of which is about 3-12 km. The length of the main ski route is about three and a half kilometers, and the height difference is 750 meters.

Among all the slopes available here, you can find suitable for any difficulty of skiing: for beginners, for recreation, sports and for extreme lovers ... In addition to them, there are special tracks for children and snowboarders on the mountain.

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