his video tells the story of a cross-border cooperation project between Montenegro and Serbia, focused on developing rural tourism and connecting mountain regions from Durmitor to Zlatar.
Here are the key elements of the story:
1. Connecting across borders
[00:07] The story begins at the border between two countries, in the heart of untouched nature, where a joint initiative for rural tourism development was launched, co-financed by the European Union. The project covers the region from Durmitor, across the Piva mountains and Sinjavina, all the way to Zlatar and Nova Varoš [00:24].
2. The fourth katun route in Montenegro
[00:46] On the Montenegrin side, a trail approximately 500 km long has been developed, connecting the majestic peaks of Durmitor, the Piva mountains, and Sinjavina. This trail is designed as a reminder of the centuries-old life of herders in their summer settlements.
[01:13] Through the project, tourism infrastructure has been improved, including the installation of small-scale equipment, signage, and information boards along the route.
3. Testimonials from katun hosts
Mileva Jovanović (Katun Okrugljak, Sinjavina):
[01:41] Mileva has been moving to the katun “for as long as she can remember.” She offers homemade food—milk, meat, prosciutto, cheese, and cream—highlighting that tourists are most excited to try authentic dishes such as kačamak and traditional pies [02:16].
Ćeranić family (Katun Todorov Do):
[02:52] They have been bringing their livestock to the katun for four years, and through the project, they received a shelter that significantly improves their ability to host tourists from France, Israel, Russia, and Ukraine [03:17].
4. Sinjavina – a gift from Prince Nikola
[03:56] An interesting historical detail in the video explains that part of Sinjavina belongs to the municipality of Danilovgrad, even though it does not geographically border it. This land was gifted by Prince Nikola to the people of Danilovgrad as a token of gratitude for their role in the Battle of Martinići, so they would have space for seasonal grazing [04:18].
5. Medicinal herbs as a tourism asset
[05:00] Renowned herbalist Momčilo Antonijević highlights the importance of medicinal plants, such as gentian, in the tourism valorization of the region. On Zlatar, the Šaponjić family uses wild and medicinal herbs in food preparation, blending tradition with modern approaches [06:05].
6. Enhancing the offer on Zlatar
[07:10] On the Serbian side, in the area of Zlatar and Nova Varoš, five trails totaling over 70 km have been marked, along with five rest areas and botanical gardens. Additionally, 10 electric bicycles and 10 scooters have been provided to make it easier for visitors to explore viewpoints above the Uvac River canyon [07:41].
7. Goal and vision
[10:07] The project leaves behind new tourist routes and trained hosts, creating a new tourism map of the region based on nature, cooperation, and sustainability [10:18].


