The TT1 route is 626 kilometers long and connects the south and north of Montenegro – from Herceg Novi and the Bay of Kotor, across Orjen, Nikšić, Durmitor and Bjelasica, to Cetinje and Lovćen. It is a journey that blends sea and mountains, salty and sweet, tradition and modern life.
Herceg Novi – Orjen
The route begins in Herceg Novi, a town on the Adriatic coast. The climb to Orjen is one of the longest and most impressive – from sea level to 1600 masl. The road passes through serpentines, forests, and Austro-Hungarian military paths, revealing fortresses and viewpoints above the Bay of Kotor.
Crkvice, once an Austro-Hungarian garrison, are today a ghost town – a reminder of history and a place with the highest rainfall in Europe.
Nikšić – Slansko Lake – Durmitor
The route continues through Nikšić, the city of beer and steel, then past Slansko Lake towards Durmitor. The climb to the Štuoc pass (1950 masl) offers breathtaking views of Durmitor’s peaks and canyons. Žabljak, the highest town in the Balkans, welcomes travelers in the heart of the mountain.
Bjelasica – Lovćen – Cetinje
The final part of the route crosses Bjelasica and Sinjajevina, leading to Lovćen and Cetinje. Here mountain landscapes meet cultural heritage – the mausoleum on Lovćen, the old royal capital Cetinje, and the fjord of the Bay of Kotor. TT1 closes a great circle through Montenegro, connecting its most beautiful contrasts.
Conclusion
TT1 is a route that unites sea and mountains, history and nature. The journey offers the feeling of discovering Montenegro in all its diversity – from the Adriatic to Durmitor, from Lovćen to Bjelasica. It is an adventure that leaves lasting memories.
