Overview
Winter scenery of Lucin Vrh (2396 m)
When you enter in impressive
Valoviti Do valley, few peaks will took your attention. For sure, one of them is
Lučin Vrh (2396 m),
8th highest peak of
DURMITOR massif.
Lučin Vrh (Luchin Vrh) is the nearest neighbour of
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) on the east side. Also, summit of Lučin Vrh is for sure one of the best viewpoints of Bobotov Kuk peak. Together with Bobotov Kuk, Lučin Vrh dominate above beautiful
Valoviti Do (2027 m) rocky valley. From Bobotov Kuk, Lucin Vrh is separate by maybe the most impressive pass in Durmitor called
Velika Previja (2351 m).
Lučin Vrh (2396 m) & Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) from Valoviti Do (2027 m)
So,
Lučin Vrh (2396 m) enjoy in privilege to stay between
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) on it's western side and
Minin Bogaz (2387 m) on it's north-eastern side. If you will climb Lučin Vrh from it's northern side, you will enjoy in one of the best mountain scenery in Durmitor,
Valoviti Do valley. But also, panorama of Lučin Vrh and it's surrounding peaks, looking from
Surutka Valley or from amazing
Trojni Prevoj (2245 m) pass, is also breathtaking. Both places are on the path of
southern approach to Lučin Vrh - from
Sedlo (1907 m) pass, via
Uvita Greda (2199 m).
On another side, Lučin Vrh together with
Ðevojka (2440 m) and
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) staying above
Zeleni Vir (Green Vortex,
2028 m) lake, glacial lake with highest altitude in Durmitor National Park. You will enjoy in that scenery if you will use southern approach to reach the summit of Lučin Vrh. Both sides of Lučin Vrh are very nice and attractive.
LOCATION:
Lučin Vrh (2396 m) peak is placed in area of highest peaks of Durmitor massif, between two attractive and sharp peaks,
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) and
Minin Bogaz (2387 m).
Lučin Vrh is situated on
SW from
Minin Bogaz (2387 m),
Medjed (2287 m),
Terzin Bogaz (2303 m) and
Savin Kuk (2313 m), on
S from
Obla Glava (2303 m), on
E from
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m),
Bezimeni Vrh (2487 m),
Planinica (2330 m) and Susica Cannyon, on
N from Štit/Šareni Pasovi (Colorful Layers, 2248 m) and Samar Pass (2075 m), on
W from
Sljeme (2455 m), Milošev Tok (2426 m),
Bandijerna (2409 m) and Zupci (2309 m), on
NE from
Prutas (2393 m).
Eastern side of
Lučin Vrh stay above
Zeleni Vir (Green Vortex,
2028 m) glacial lake, while it's northern face dominate above impressive
Valoviti Do (2027 m) rocky valley.
SUMMIT VIEW:
W view of Lucin Vrh (2396 m) looks to
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) and
Bezimeni Vrh (2487 m).
Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) & Bezimeni Vrh (2487 m) from Lucin Vrh (2396 m)
E view looks to
Sljeme (2455 m), Milosev Tok (2426 m),
Bandijerna (2409 m),
Minin Bogaz (2387 m), Zupci (2309 m),
Medjed (2287 m) and to Mt Sinjajevina (2203 m).
N view looks to
Obla Glava (2303 m),
Crvena Greda (2175 m) and Cvorov Bogaz (2152 m), Valoviti Do (2027 m) valley, Crno Jezero (Black Lake, 1416 m), Jezerska Povrs (Plateau of Lakes) and to branch of Tara River Cannyon.
S view looks to
Djevojka (2440 m) and Moraca Mountains (Kapa Moracka, 2226 m).
W view looks to
Bobotov Kuk and
Bezimeni Vrh, while
NE view looks to
Minin Bogaz and other peaks of central massif of Durmitor. This two views are most beautiful.
Routes Overview
LUCIN VRH (2396 m):
1. Southern approach I - (Sedlo pass - 1907 m): Sedlo pass (1907 m) - Uvito Zdrijelo (2140 m) - Surutka (2082 m) - Zeleni Vir lake (Green Vortex lake, 2028 m) - Velika Previja pass (2351 m) - Lucin Vrh (2396 m). Time:
2.45 h to summit and
2h for descend to Sedlo pass.
2. Southern approach II - (Sedlo pass - 1907 m): Sedlo pass (1907 m) - Uvito Zdrijelo (2140 m) - Trojni Prevoj (Tripple Pass, 2245 m) - Zeleni Vir lake (Green Vortex lake, 2028 m) - Velika Previja pass (2351 m) - Lucin Vrh (2396 m). Time:
2.45 h to summit and
2 h for descend to Sedlo pass.
3. Northern approach I: Crno Jezero (Black Lake, 1416 m) - Jaksica Mlin (1425 m) - Indjini Dolovi (1750 m) - Lokvice valley (Stari Katun, 1880 m) - Korita (1900 m) - Ledena Pecina (Ice Cave, 2160 m) - Valoviti Do (2150 m) - Velika Previja pass ( 2351 m) - Lucin Vrh (2396 m). Time:
5.30 h to the summit and
4.30 h for descend to Zabljak. One day trip (
10 h).
4. Northern approach II: Crno Jezero (1416 m) - Jaksica Mlin (1425 m) - Korita - Ledena Pecina (Ice Cave) - Biljegov Do - Valoviti Do (2027 m) - Velika Previja pass (2351 m) - Lucin Vrh (2396 m). Time:
5.30 h to summit and
4.30h for descend to Zabljak. One day trip (
10 h).
5. Skrka Valley approach: Skrka Mountain Hut (1723 m) - Samar Pass (2075 m) - Zeleni Vir Lake (Green Vortex, 2028 m) - Velika Previja Pass (2351 m) - Lucin Vrh (2396 m). Time:
2.5h - 3h.
Getting There
Winter scenery of Lucin Vrh (2396 m) and Bobotov Kuk (2523 m)
Gateway to
Durmitor National Park and
Lucin Vrh (2396 m) peak is
Zabljak (1456 m) town. Information how to get there:
By Plane
~To
Beograd (Belgrade, Serbia&Montenegro capital) airport. Than with plane to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro, or with bus or car to Zabljak town.
~To
Podgorica airport. Than with bus or car to Zabljak town.
Information about flights find on the sites of
JAT Airways, a former Yugoslav airlines, or on
Montenegro Airlines.
By Bus
~
Beograd (Belgrade)-
Zabljak
~
Podgorica-
Zabljak
~
Niksic-Zabljak
~
Pljevlja-Zabljak
Buses go to Zabljak from Beograd (Belgrade) twice a day and from Podgorica, Niksic, Pljevlja and Mojkovac several times per day.
By Car
~
Beograd (Belgrade)-
Zlatibor-Nova Varos-Prijepolje-Pljevlja-Zabljak
~
Niksic - Savnik (47km) - Zabljak (37km): 84km; Niksic to Zabljak approach from south.
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Niksic - Savnik (35km) - Zabljak (37km): 72km;
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Podgorica - Niksic (55 km)-Savnik (47 km)-Zabljak (37 km): 139 km; Add this length if you are going to Zabljak from Podgorica via Niksic. Road to Niksic from Podgorica is good.
~
Podgorica - Kolasin (71km) - Mojkovac (21km) - Zabljak (67km): 159km; road is good all the way to Zabljak. Behind Podgorica (56m) you go inside Moraca River canyon (one of spectacular Montenegrin canyons). It is up to 1000m deep and has wild sides. That's spectacular drive. After that, from "Djurdjevica Tara" bridge to Zabljak - 23 km.
When To Climb
Lucin Vrh (2396 m) and Bobotov Kuk (2523 m, behind) from Trojni Prevoj (Tripple Pass, 2245 m)
Lucin Vrh (2396 m) and other peaks in Durmitor's massif you can climb during all year seasons, but ideal period for climbing is mid June - mid September.
During the winter, Durmitor usually switches into ski resort. Under
Savin Kuk peak (2313 m) is
Durmitor Ski Center. (gondolas, ski lifts, chair lifts, restorants and their customers).
Crno Jezero (Black Lake, 1416 m) location is a common climbing starting point. All major trails further uphill are well marked with white circle/red border marks.
Whole Durmitor mountain is very good marked.
Thanks to
Branislav Cerovic, greatest knower and devoter of Durmitor National Park, who marked all routes on Durmitor mountain.
Camping
Camping permitted on camping dedicated spots only.
Optimal places where you can stay before climbing of
Lucin Vrh (2396 m) are
Skrka Hut (1723 m) in Skrka Lakes Valley and
Lokvice Hut (1693 m) in Lokvice Valley.
Skrka Hut you can when you practice Skrka approach, while
Lokvice Hut is optimal for when you want to reach Lucin Vrh summit from it's northern side (northern approach).
Zeleni Vir (Green Vortex, 2028 m) lake is placed belowe Lucin Vrh (2396 m)
Major huts are in good condition, but with no service. Still, open to the general public. Hikers/climbers are supposed to bring all the jummy stuff with them.
On Durmitor exist
camp in
Ivan Do and Razvrsje, and few
mountain huts and
bivouacs:
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Hut with few small shepherd's houses in
Lokvice valley
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Hut in
Skrka Lakes valley (you can sleep and buy the food)
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Bivouac in
Velika Kalica valley
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Hut "Mushova koliba" on the road from Zabljak to Obla Glava (2303 m) peak, near
Ledena Pechina (Ice Cave) - empty simply hut from wood, without service, simple conditions...
~In
Ivan Do camp price for camping is
4 Euro per day.
Also, in
Zabljak town you can
rent private room or
apartment. Price for 2-beds apartment with kitchen and bathroom: 10-12 Euro (
5-6 Euro per person).
In some villages on mountain, for example in
Bosaca village, you can rent a 2-beds apartment for price 6-8 Euro (
3-4 Euro per person) with free milk products every day (1 liter of caw milk).
Mountain Conditions
The best weather forecast on Internet for
Durmitor (Zabljak town) is
VREME YUBC NET site. You can see 5 days forecast for Durmitor area, 4-times-daily forecast.
Maps
Exist
three maps of Durmitor:
1. Map of
Durmitor Massif & Tara Canyon - 1:25000. Author: Branislav Cerovic. You can buy it in Zabljak town in almost every store. Price: 5-6 euro.
2. Map of
Durmitor National Park & Tara Canyon - 1:25000. Author: Branislav Cerovic. You can buy it in Beograd (Belgrade, Serbia) in
Geokarta Co, Belgrade. Price: 2 euro. This map is better than first one and include many informations and facts about routes, peaks, lakes, glacial cirques, valleys, canyons,...
3.
Durmitor Mountain Guide & Map. Short mountain guide with some basic informations and facts. Author of map: Pavle S. Bandovic. Editor:
"Summit" Travel Agency, Zabljak, 2005. Price of Guide&Map: 7 euro.
Red Tape
No fees or extra fees for entering the National Park.
No permits needed either.
Usual rules of behaviour for NPs do apply.