Crno Lake, Zabljak: Hours, Address, Crno Lake Reviews: 4.5/5
Crno Lake
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Only 3km away from the centre of Zabljak, Malo (Small) and Veliko (Big) Lakes merge into Crno (Black) Lake. This lake is specific for its dark blue shade of water, which often seems black, and the effect is created by the Lake's depth and the dense Durmitor pine forest surrounding it.
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27 within 3 miles

Nacionalni Restoran Crno Jezero
52
354 ft$$ - $$$ • European

Hotel Soa Restaurant
262
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • European • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Restaurant Oro
359
1.3 mi$$ - $$$ • European • Eastern European • Vegetarian Friendly

Konoba Luna
352
1.3 mi$ • European • Eastern European • Vegetarian Friendly

Zlatni Papagaj
114
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • European • Grill

Zlatni Papagaj
28
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • European • Fusion

Restoran Zabljak
26
1.3 mi$$ - $$$
National ECO Restaurant
1
1.3 miMiddle Eastern

Mali Raj
153
1.6 mi$$ - $$$ • International • European • Grill

Dvorište
127
1.4 mi$$ - $$$ • European • Central European • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
15 within 6 miles

Durmitor National Park Visitor Centre
218
34 ftVisitor Centers

Bobotov Kuk
167
Mountains • Lookouts

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10
0.7 miBodies of Water

Zminje Lake
80
1.5 miBodies of Water

Jablan Lake
26
2.2 miBodies of Water

Dumitor Ring
5
1.9 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives

Ice Cave
28
2.2 miCaverns & Caves

Tara Springs Park
1
1.9 miBodies of Water

Vrazje Lake
23
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Stecci
20
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Teele
Tallinn, Estonia230 contributions
Couples
An adult ticket is 3 euros, and you need to pay an additional 2 euros for car parking. The lake itself is nice and you can even spend a longer day there - swimming, picnicking, walking. It's a beautiful place. You can also walk along the hiking trail around the lake. It starts by crossing the bridge next to the restaurant. It took us about 1 hour and 45 minutes and we covered 5 kilometers. The trail itself is exciting and up and down rather than flat.
Written July 20, 2022
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Mark F
3 contributions
Our family of 5 really enjoyed swimming in the lake and hanging out for a few hours after doing other activities. We went twice and it was very busy at the weekend, but it's easy to get away from the crowds by walking round to the smaller lake which takes about 30 minutes. There is a small charge to get in but throughly worth it in our view.
Written July 29, 2022
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James C
Bristol, UK71 contributions
Couples
We came in May so during a lot of snow melt... its a beautiful lake and the hike around its perimeter is fantastic but beware at this time of year the waterfalls flood the path in its entirety so we had to take off shoes and socks and traverse them bare foot.
This added to the experience for us but I appreciate others would not want to walk through 2C fresh icemelt water...
This added to the experience for us but I appreciate others would not want to walk through 2C fresh icemelt water...
Written May 23, 2022
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Viviane H
148 contributions
Couples
It is indeed a very beautiful lake and a nice walk for those who can’t do the big hikes in durmitor. However, it is just a lake with big mountain in background… nice color but… this is it. If like many people you only do this visit for the day, you will have to pay 3 euros/person (fair) plus 2 euros for a non existent parking situated in a (public) street they can’t even control. The extra for parking seems new this year and is a complete rip off.
Written June 24, 2022
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SMOOZA
London, UK372 contributions
Lovely walk around the black lake (2 lakes combined) which takes around 1.5 hours, the walk itself is not difficult with just one set of rocky stairs. The surrounding views are beautiful. A few people were swimming in the lake also.
We were staying in Portonovi so it was a three hour drive each way ... Ideally I would suggest you combine this with other things to do in the area (eg the bridge) otherwise it's a long way to go to just do this walk. It started pouring just as we were leaving so we had to abandon the rest of our plans.
We were staying in Portonovi so it was a three hour drive each way ... Ideally I would suggest you combine this with other things to do in the area (eg the bridge) otherwise it's a long way to go to just do this walk. It started pouring just as we were leaving so we had to abandon the rest of our plans.
Written June 29, 2022
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Bojan T
Podgorica, Montenegro14 contributions
Couples
Exceptionally beautiful lake. Only 20-30 minutes by foot from centre of Zabljak. I also recommend walking around the lake (approx 45-60 minutes walk), but be aware that you need appropriate footwear because the trail has many roots from trees, rocks, etc, so going in flip flops can be dangerous.
Written July 29, 2020
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Marina C
12 contributions
Amazing nature! Durmitor National Park includes a mountain and several lakes of which Black Lake is the most beautiful. The hiking trail around the Black Lake is amazing, of medium difficulty and passes through springs that flow down the mountain. All recommendations.
Written July 5, 2021
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bincey
11 contributions
The place itself is beautiful, however it was quite crowded, so we did not spend much time here.
Easily accessible from the parking lot, there is a surface road leading to the lakes (so baby stollers and wheelchars won't be a problem). Also there is a path in the woods with fresh air, mushrooms. Those who pay attention find cranberries and raspberries along the path.
Easily accessible from the parking lot, there is a surface road leading to the lakes (so baby stollers and wheelchars won't be a problem). Also there is a path in the woods with fresh air, mushrooms. Those who pay attention find cranberries and raspberries along the path.
Written August 25, 2020
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Mirko M
Przno, Montenegro28 contributions
Couples
Took two enjoyable walks around both lakes Crno Jezero. Stunning nature. Stayed just one nigh, arrived late afternoon, left next morning. Next time couple of more days definitely, to explore more the surrounding.
Written September 6, 2020
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izif_37
Ljubljana, Slovenia3,043 contributions
attractive lake with mountains behined. Easy acces - just a short walk from the parking. There is a small entrance fee. There is a nice path around the like- takes an hour or so. The water is suitable for a swim in the summer
Written July 4, 2020
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VladimirYo
5 contributions
Можете посоветовать гида на машине по Черногории? Спасибо!
Юрий
Moscow, Russia28,066 contributions
Рекомендую обратиться в фирму «Майбакалканс.ру» (пишу по-русски, поскольку фильтры TripAdvisor не пропускаю название фирмы и другую информацию о ней). У них есть опытные водители, которые прекрасно знают местность и отлично водят по горным дорогам. Ни в коем случае не берите водителя «с улицы»: проехав по тамошним серпантинам, вы поймете, что не стоит доверять свою жизнь неизвестным людям!
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Max I
Moscow, Russia177 contributions
А купаться на озере можно?
Станислав Л
Zabljak, Montenegro52 contributions
Можно и нужно! Озеро чистейшее, хоть и водичка в нём прохладная...)
Flore T
Paris, France11 contributions
Qui sait s’il est possible de nager dans le lac noir? Mon guide ne spécifie pas! Je me doute qu’il est froid mais il fait si chaud actuellement !
Merci de vos réponses.
TOULI62
Les Attaques, France157 contributions
Je ne sais pas si c'est autorisé mais on a vu des personnes qui se baignaient par contre peu d endroits accessibles
Hi! Do you know if it's possible to bivouac around the lake?
Yohan M
Montreal, Canada872 contributions
Hello.
Sorry but I'm not sure. The place around is huge so I think it's possible but you should ask confirm.
Joury Colpaert
Heule, Belgium29 contributions
Hi! I'm going to Montenegro at the end of May, but not sure whether to hire a row boat at the Black Lake in Durmitor or to do this at Biogradska Gora (for 1-2 hours).
I'm planning to stay in Zabljak for 3 days and I consider to skip Biogradska Gora...
Also thinking to raft through the Tara river, to hike from Sedlo to Prutas and Bobotov Kuk, and trying to get to Curevac viewpoint.
Any thoughts or advice? ☺
Frequently Asked Questions about Crno Lake
- Crno Lake is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Crno Lake tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 25 Crno Lake tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Crno Lake:
- Canyons and Parks of Montenegro - North of Montenegro Private Tour (From $219.59)
- The Best of Montenegro 6 nights / 7 days (From $2,405.45)
- Private Durmitor National Park and Black Lake Tour (From $167.08)
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours (From $190.95)
- Nomad Classic 5-day Tour (From $1,195.72)
- Hotels near Crno Lake:
- (0.87 mi) Hotel Soa
- (1.29 mi) Zabljak City Center Apartments
- (0.44 mi) Mountain View Lodge, Black Lake, Zabljak
- (0.66 mi) Guesthouse Planinarski dom Neviden'o
- (0.87 mi) Camp Apartments Razvrsje
- Restaurants near Crno Lake:
- (0.07 mi) Nacionalni Restoran Crno Jezero
- (0.87 mi) Hotel Soa Restaurant
- (1.33 mi) Restaurant Oro
- (1.57 mi) Mali Raj
- (1.29 mi) Konoba Luna