- Location: Kolasin, Montenegro
- Area: 54 square meters. km
Today, Montenegro is almost in the forefront of the ranking of countries where the Russian tourist goes to pass away his vacation. This is not surprising, because for an excellent holiday here you can find everything: the virgin nature, and the chic beaches , and the developed tourist infrastructure. And among the unique sights of Montenegro, travelers, especially those who are attracted by ecotourism, distinguish the national park Biogradska Gora.
What is the uniqueness of the park?
The ancient trees, the crystal waters of the lake, and most importantly - the silence and peace await the tourist in this picturesque place. The Biograd mountain is not the largest reserve of Montenegro , but it has its admirers. Its main distinguishing feature is the very virgin nature and untouched greenery of the forests.
The Biograd mountain is the oldest park in Europe. The scientific world of botany with enthusiasm brings to ordinary visitors that the age of some trees is thousands of years old, and in the girth these "old men" reach one and a half meters! The magnificence of the park was recognized in the XIX century by Prince Nikolay, who initiated the existence of the reserve.
In the center of the park, the Biogradsky Lake itself attracts the visitors with azure glare, which will allow Montenegro to remember even in the aspect of fishing. Especially for tourists organize tours that allow not only to inspect the area and enjoy a stroll through the water, but also to fish.
The flora of the Biograd mountain has more than 2 thousand species of plants. Among the animals inhabiting the park, you can most often find foxes, wild boars, deer, chamois, squirrels and martens. In addition, about 200 species of birds have found their home in the bosom of the virgin nature of the Biograd mountain.
To the tourist on a note
The National Park Biogradska Mountain covers an area of 54 square meters. km. Of these, about 1,600 hectares are forest. The untouched greenery of the trees is surrounded by rocky mountains . The highest point of the park reaches a height of 2139 m, it is known as the Chrna-Chapter.
The Biograd mountain is conveniently located between the valleys of the Lim and Tara rivers . On the territory of the park there are six lakes of glacial origin. However, not all of them are equally popular. Biograd Lake meets visitors at the entrance to the reserve, while the others are at an altitude of more than 1820 m and are accessible on certain trekking routes.
The tourist infrastructure of the park will please visitors. The main hiking trails are neatly asphalted. Here is a modern parking Mobile home, which meets all European standards and environmental requirements. The main routes are equipped with special places for recreation, where you can arrange a picnic or barbecue, set up a tent. By the way, each of the designated routes is designed for a certain level of physical fitness, which visitors are notified in advance, thereby helping to choose the best option for recreation.
The main information about the Biogradska Gora National Park can be obtained from the administration located in the town of Kolasin . In addition, here you can watch various popular science films about the reserve, visit the mini-museum, learn a lot of entertaining facts and features, buy souvenirs .
How to get to Biograd?
The path to the park is accessible from three cities nearby: Kolasin, Mojkovac and Berane . You need to plan the way, depending on what direction you are giving your tourist route. From each of the above cities, the asphalt road leads to the reserve. Public transport here does not go, so you'll have to take a taxi or rent a car .