What's up guys we're here in Prokletije National Park and in this video we're going to show you the
best things to do here including this hike we're on right now. So hope you enjoy it.
Located in the southeast of Montenegro, Prokletije National Park is a huge expansive of wilderness
that forms the border with Albania and Kosovo. Being so scenic and remote, this park is one
of the best kept secrets of Europe. The best way to discover the jagged peaks, valleys,
and springs is by hiking one of the many trails. And given the remoteness of this region, you'll
see very few people hiking here. In this video, we'll show you five of the best things to do in
Prokletije, including both short stops and longer hikes. Now let's dive In! We are Zac and Ine. We
make helpful videos about destinations around the world so you can easily plan your own adventures.
Located in Ropojane Valley, the Blue Eye, or literally translated to the Eye of the
Grasshopper, is a turquoise mountain lake that was formed by a karst spring.
It's easy to get here from the Grlja Waterfall, which we highlight next.
After walking the wide trail through the valley, you'll come to this magical location.
And if you're lucky, you'll have the place to yourself like we did. We're at the Blue
Eye now and you can see it behind us. And then there's a river going that way and the river
is literally just coming up from the ground and then starting. You can see how fast it's flowing.
The Grlja Waterfall is located next to the parking lot just before entering the Ropojane Valley walking
trail. It's powered by water from the Blue Eye and fresh water from the surrounding mountains.
The falls are a majestic sight to take in, cascading 12 meters or 39 feet down into a canyon.
Be careful near the edge since there's only a small section that is fenced.
From the Grjla Waterfall, you can follow a 1.8 kilometer or 1.1 mile trail that leads to the
Kusije Waterfall. Surrounded by a lush forest, nature is at its best here. We tried to get here
from the Blue Eye which was not a good idea as there weren't any markers on the trail and we got
lost multiple times. So we definitely recommend accessing it from the Grjla Waterfall area.
Located right outside of Gusinje,
Ali Pasha Springs are numerous pools that join together in one big stream flow.
It's said that the water here is rich in minerals and has multiple health benefits.
Surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
If you only have time for one hike in the Prokletije mountains, head to the Grebaje Valley.
From here, you have numerous trail options and Volušnica is the most scenic one.
This moderate hike takes you close to the dramatic Karanfili peaks, the most photogenic grouping of
mountains in the National Park. After hiking for about three kilometers, you'll come to a junction.
So we're here at the junction in the trail and you can go either right or you can go left because you
can actually make a loop out of it. We chose to go to the right at the junction and continue past
waterfalls and up along the ridge to Talijanka and Popadija, which straddles Montenegro and Albania.
The loop hike that we did takes between five to seven hours to
complete and is a total of eleven and a half kilometers or seven miles long.
With an elevation gain of 978 meters or 3200 feet, it's definitely a leg burner.
But the 360 views of surrounding mountains and majestic scenery makes it 100 percent worth it.
This was our favorite hike in all of Montenegro and you can find the actual
trail route in the description of this video so you can follow it for yourself on your phone.
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description that will help you on your Prokletije trip. We'll catch you on the next adventure.