The journey lasts five days. It starts and ends in the city of Podgorica.
Each participant is provided with a gpx file with a map of the route, a hard copy description of the tour with overnight accommodations, their detailed coordinates, a description of sights along the way and upcoming activities. Departure time is set by agreement of the tour participants. The route got such a name due to the fact that on your way you will see the main "water" attractions of Montenegro: Niagara waterfall, Skadar Lake (the largest and most picturesque lake in Montenegro), the Crnojevica River, Salt Lake, the Zeta river flood plain and, of course, you will have a beautiful view of the Adriatic.
The cost will be increased if you choose a guided tour. The cost of rental bikes is calculated separately depending on your choice.
The route is based on the technical features of our bikes, which means that a fully charged battery is guaranteed to get you to your next overnight stop, regardless of the weight of the rider. Please note that at the end of the ride, it is essential to recharge the battery of the bike for the following day's ride. In some cases, slight route changes are possible due to the availability of hotels along the route.
Route profile
Expert e-mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Elevation Profile
Uphill: 3750m
Downhill: 3750m
Highest Point: 1420m
Lowest Point: 0m
Way Types
Singletrack: <100m
Path: 2,67km
Cycleway: 2,13km
Street: 31,8km
Road: 192km
State Road: 16,5km
Off-grid segment: 513m
Surfaces
Unpaved: 2,68km
Natural: <100m
Paved: 36,8km
Asphalt: 204km
Unknown: 2,15km
How to get there
Our travel begins in Podgorica, which is connected with the following airports:
Dubrovnik (HR): 155 km, Tivat: 90 km, Podgorica 12 km.
We can provide you with a transfer from the airport to the starting point of the route.
Accommodation and meals
We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites.
We provide staying in hotels and apartments. Breakfast is available in all types of accomodation. All rooms have en suite facilities.
When you book the tour please specify the type of room requested:
- double room is a room with one double bed
- twin room is a room with two single beds
- triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed
- a family room could be converted into two double/twin rooms next to each other, according to availability
Bikes & Accessories
Balkanbike bikes are available in different sizes and frames:
- MTB bike 21-gear Shimano
- Crussis E-bike 9-gear Shimano
Features:
- aluminium frame
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- Maxxis tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
Accessories
All rented adult bikes are equipped with:
- 1 cycle computer
- 1 One-sided saddlebag
- 1 front bar bag per room
- 1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
- 1 combination bike lock
At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61 cm. All our helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.
Important notes:
We recommend that you bring your own reusable water bottle with you.
In order to cycle smoothly following our App, we suggest that you bring with you a holder for your mobile phone to be fixed on the handlebar, as well as a power bank (even if the App can be used offline, too).
Accompanying material
Before your arrival, you will receive an email from us with the digital information material. It contains:
1. Link to download the App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks (you can use the App offline, too)
2. Link to download the tour information material in Pdf:
- Tour notes
- Final tour details
3. Digital travel documents:
- Final hotel list (due to overbooking or organizational needs your hotel list may change just before your arrival)
- Hotel vouchers to show to the hotel reception upon arrival
From your side
Staff support
In the Final Tour Details you will find the contact phone numbers you can call during the tour in case of emergency.
Day by Day
1. First day
The time of setting off is agreed with the rest of the tour participants. We go in the direction of Virpazar. On the way we stop at Niagara waterfall (it is open from October to July every year). Before entering the town of Virpazar the road goes over the bridge over the largest and most picturesque lake in Montenegro, Lake Skadar. A cozy hotel with a restaurant and antiques museum awaits you in Virpazar. At the request of guests, the hotel staff will organise a boat trip on the lake and suggest a place where you can taste the most delicious fish on the lake - we highly recommend you don't miss this unforgettable opportunity.
2. Second day
After breakfast we leave for the old capital of Montenegro, Cetinje. There is a must stop on the way in a natural oasis in the middle of harsh mountains, at Rijeka Crnojevica. You have to find the cosiest café on the bank of the river of the same name and enjoy the mix of unspoilt nature and traditional Montenegrin coffee. In the city of Cetinje there are many interesting museums and historical monuments. The most interesting place in Cetinje which we recommend that you probably visit is Cetinje monastery.
3. Third day
Off we go to the village of Negosi. The trail goes through Lovcen National Park, where you will see Montenegrin nature, almost untouched by a man. The track marks the spot on the route with a stunning view of the Montenegrin coastline and the Adriatic Sea. They say if you are lucky with the weather and there is no haze over the sea, one can see the coast of Italy through a telescope from this place. In Negusi everyone is welcome to try the famous all over Montenegro Neguskij prshut and cheese, which is produced in this very place.
4. Fourth day
We are heading towards Niksic. You will see an extraordinarily beautiful freshwater lake with a funny name Salt Lake on the way. An overnight stay is planned in wooden houses on the shore of Lake Krupacko. Anyone can rent a boat and go fishing. If you catch fish, the hospitable hosts of the ethno-village will help you to prepare it for dinner.
5. Fifth day
We leave Niksic for the capital city of Montenegro, Podgorica. We will ride along the picturesque floodplain of the Zeta River almost all the way. The route map shows the location, from which we can see the Orthodox monastery of Ostrog, located high in the mountains. In Podgorica we return to the hotel from which our journey began.
Tour details
Price per person
455 € in double room
798 € in single room
Included
6 nights hotel accommodation
Breakfast
App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks
Digital tour information
Luggage transportation
Hotline service
Hotel taxes
Supplements per person
rental bikes including insurance against theft and damage
100 € Touring bike
250 € E-bike
