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Prutaš Peak (2393m) Hiking Tour at Durmitor National Park – Full Day Trip from Žabljak, Podgorica, Kotor Bay or Budva

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12796
9 hours
Availability : April to November
Žabljak (Montenegro)
Žabljak (Montenegro)
Tour Overview

Adorned with unique rock shapes (wands or rods), the name “Prutaš” (eng. mountain of branches), ideally reflects the real beauty of this peak. With easy ascent along the deep, green slopes, amazing views over the glacial “Škrčka lakes”, “SOA Nebeska” (eng. Altar of the Sky) including peaks of “Đevojka” (2440m), “Bezimeni Vrh” (2487m) and “Bobotov Kuk” (2525m), the Prutaš hiking trail is by probably the most beautiful trail at Durmitor National Park.

This is one of those hiking tours that offers the most beautiful views, and thus a real hiking pleasure and experience!

Highlights

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Private Tour. Tour itinerary offers maximum flexibility.
  • English speaking local-expert guide.
  • Home-hosted lunch with available vegetarian options.
  • No hidden costs. All government taxes & entrance fees to the Durmitor National Park.
  • Cancellation Flexibility. Cancel 24hrs before departure or change dates.
  • Pay safely online with a credit card. We accept payments for all types of credit cards.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal travel insurance is not included. Please buy it at home country.
  • Tips are not included in the tour costs. If you receive excellent service, please consider tipping.

Getting There

Pickup Time Tour departs at 8 AM from Žabljak, at 7 AM from Podgorica and 6 AM from Kotor Bay or Budva.
Pickup Locations We shall pick you up in whole region of Žabljak. Optionally start this tour from Podgorica, Kotor Bay or Budva.

Itinerary

Activity Note:Depending on which direction of ascent to Prutaš we choose, this tour can be characterized as moderate (direction from Dobri Do), to challenging (direction from Todorov Do). Extending the tour to Škrčka Lakes, makes the both tours even more challenging.

The safest, easiest and the most beautiful hiking experience and our preferred trail, is the trail that goes from Dobri Do, via Škrčko Ždrijelo to the top of Prutaš at 2393.

Meet & Greet

The planned departure from Žabljak is planned at 8 o’clock. If you prefer the tour to start earlier or later, just let us know in advance. We shall pick you up at your address, and after a tour briefing, we are ready to go. 

The first part of the morning will be a short, 18.5km ride from Žabljak via “prijevoj Sedlo” (pass Saddle) to Šarban (Dobri Do) which is our starting point for the Prutaš hike.

Prutas peak - Durmitor National Park

>The beautiful Prutaš peak view from the road connecting Trsa and Žabljak

Ascent to Prutaš

Our usual start is from Šarban and during the next 2-3 hours with a total ascent of 650m over the 4km trail, we shall reach this magnificent, grass covered peak. This access is from the southern side via “Škrčko ždrijelo” (2114m) and is considered the best and easiest access to Prutaš.

Beautiful grassed areas connecting Sarban and Prutas - Durmitor National Park

>The trail from Šarban before the ascent towards Prutaš is mainly grassed terrain offering easy and relaxed hiking experience.

The other side of the ascent to Prutaš is on the side of Todorov Do. This is the steepest path of ascent to the top of Prutaš and if preferred, can alternatively be used as a starting point.

From the “Škrčko ždrijelo” there is an excellent view of the highest peaks of Durmitor such as “Bobotov kuk”, “Bezimeni vrh” and Planinica.

Prutas beautiful grass covered valleys and trails - Durmitor National Park

>Beautiful grass covered regions on the trail towards Prutaš

Further towards the top of the trail, it continues along a beautiful grassy slope with few giving us stunning views both, left and right.

Prutas final ascent - Durmitor National Park

>Final ascent to Prutaš peak via beautiful grassed terrain

Prutaš Peak (2393m)

At the top, well deserved time for rest, while soaking up the beauty surrounding you will be the highlight of your Montenegro and Durmitor National Park adventure.

The top of Prutaš ‘spacious plateau is overgrown with grass, offering a safe and fantastic view in all directions. 

The view from Prutas peak and high peaks of Durmitor National Park

>Beautiful views of the highest Durmitor peaks from Prutaš

To the south is a view of Sedlena greda, Dobri do, Boljske grede, Lojanik, Buručkovac, Ružica, Vojnik, Moračke planine and Sinjavina. To the west is Todorov do, road from Žabljak to Trsa, Maglić and Volujak peaks (Bosnia and Herzegovina). To the north is Tara and Sušica canyon, Mala Crna Gora and Nedajno village. Finally to the east are series of peaks such as Šareni pasovi, Bandijerna, Šljeme, Soa nebeska, Bobotov kuk, Bezimeni vrh, Planinica, Veliki Štuoc and Crvena greda.

The view of Skrcka Lakes from Prutas - Durmitor National Park

>The view of Škrčka Lakes from Prutaš peak

Lastly, one of the most amazing views of the valley of Sušica and Škrčka Lakes is a few minutes lower to the east from Prutaš peak.

Descent to Šarban (optional via Škrčka Lakes)

The return from Prutaš can be along the same route we came, with some 2hrs of easy descent or, can be extended for additional 3 hours with a visit to Škrčka lakes. This extension can be decided on the spot depending on your desire and fitness level, once we start our journey back.

View of the Šareni Pasovi from Prutas - Durmitor National Park

>The view of Šareni Pasovi during the descent

Since we shall have rather late lunch, it is recommended that during the day you have several, carbohydrates rich, high quality snacks and at least 2l of water. Once back to Žabljak, get ready for the most delicious lunch of your lifetime. A beautiful mix of traditional Montenegrin, organic food will be served. The choice of food will be recommended and served according to our guests needs and choices.

Hiking towards Prutas - Durmitor National Park

>Last part of the trail Prutaš to Šarban before we reach the final destination

Late Lunch and Farewell

Once back to Žabljak, get ready for the most delicious lunch of your lifetime. A beautiful mix of traditional Montenegrin, organic food will be served. 

The best way to introduce Durmitor cuisine is to try the food made by the local organic producers, and Funky Tours bring you the best of it.

Trying Montenegrin mountain side dishes such as “cicvara” (traditional dish made from milk, cheese, cream (kajmak) and flour), “kačamak” (or polenta, famous dish prepared usually from corn flour, served with yoghurt, cheese and kajmak) and variety of “japraci” (grinded beef meat with spices rolled and boiled into vine leaves or layers of onion), are always a good choice.

One of the most famous specialties of the Durmitor region is lamb meat. If you opt slowly cooked and then baked, or alternatively slowly cooked in milk, the taste will simply blow you away.

After the lunch we are saying goodbye until your next adventure with Funky Tours.

What to Bring

What Do I Need to Bring?

  • Comfortable sturdy hiking boots or good quality sport shoes. Sneakers are not recommended.
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sun block)
  • Water bottle, at least 2l
  • Snacks rich in carbohydrates (nuts, dried fruits, energy bars, etc.)
  • Medium size rucksack for personal items
  • Layered clothing in case of daily change of temperatures
  • Long legged hiking trousers

Technical Specifications

Start of the trail: 1,707 m above sea level, Šarban.
Altitude difference: 686
Trail difficulty: medium
Trail length: 4 km one way, 8 km for two way.
Time required for ascent: 2 h 30 min.
Time required for decent: 2 h (without extension to Škrčka Lakes – additional 3hrs).

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is this tour for me?
    This tour requires normal level of fitness and is doable for anyone of normal level of fitness.
  2. In case of bad weather, what do we do?
    Of course, we shall postpone the tour in hope for the better weather. We shall never conduct the tour on a dangerous weather conditions.
  3. Can I pay this tour online with credit card?
    Yes of course. We accept all credit cards.
  4. Is the lunch included in the tour?
    Yes, locally prepared lunch is included in the price of this tour.

Trip Photos

Prutas final ascent - Durmitor National Park
> Prutaš final ascent – Durmitor National Park
The view from Prutas peak and high peaks of Durmitor National Park
> The view from Prutaš peak and high peaks of Durmitor National Park
The view of high peaks from Prutas trail - Durmitor National Park
> The view of high peaks from Prutaš trail – Durmitor National Park
Prutas beautiful grass covered valleys and trails - Durmitor National Park
> Prutaš beautiful grass covered valleys and trails – Durmitor National Park
Prutas trail towards Skrcko Zdrijelo - Durmitor National Park
> Prutaš trail towards Škrčko Ždrijelo – Durmitor National Park
Prutas famous rock formations - Durmitor National Park
> Prutaš famous rock formations – Durmitor National Park
The view of Skrcka Lakes from Prutas - Durmitor National Park
> The view of Škrčka Lakes from Prutaš – Durmitor National Park
Prutas view and the road connecting Trsa and Zabljak - Durmitor National Park
> Prutaš view and the road connecting Trsa and Žabljak – Durmitor National Park
Hiking towards Prutas - Durmitor National Park
> Hiking towards Prutaš – Durmitor National Park
The view of Sedlo pass from Prutas hiking trail - Durmitor National Park
> The view of Sedlo from Prutaš hiking trail – Durmitor National Park
View of the Šareni Pasovi from Prutas - Durmitor National Park
> View of the Šareni Pasovi from Prutaš – Durmitor National Park
The view of Susica Canyon from Prutas - Durmitor National Park
> The view of Sušica Canyon from Prutaš – Durmitor National Park
The peak of Prutas with a view towards Bobotov Kuk - Durmitor National Park
> The peak of Pruta[ with a view towards Bobotov Kuk – Durmitor National Park
Famous Prutaš rocks according to which the peak got its name - Durmitor National Park
> Famous Prutaš rocks according to which the peak got its name – Durmitor National Park
Skrcko Zdrijelo Pass - Durmitor National Park
> Škrčko Ždrijelo Pass – Durmitor National Park

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