Lovcen Mountain hiking tour: Beech forest and Dolovi village

A mountain loop that climbs through forest, opens to the coast, then descends to a centuries-old village

This four-hour hiking tour on Lovcen mountain near Podgorica takes you through beech forest to Babina Glava peak, where the Adriatic comes into view, then down to Dolovi, an old hamlet in the national park. The route is divided into three parts: a steep climb of about 300 meters, an easier forest path with coastal views, and a descent through the village back to the start. Transfer from your accommodation and a licensed guide in English are included.

The experience

The hike starts with the most demanding stretch: a 300-meter altitude gain through dense beech forest that brings you to Babina Glava peak. From there the terrain flattens and the views open: the Adriatic spreads across the horizon while you walk an easier path through the same forest. The second half of the day shifts character entirely as you descend toward Dolovi, an ancient village tucked into the national park that locals call the sunshine village for the way the light hits the slopes around it.

Dolovi is where the route reveals its real draw. The old hamlet sits on the mountain with ways of life that have barely shifted in generations, and you walk through it before heading back down to where you started. A licensed guide leads the whole loop and handles the logistics: pickup from your accommodation is included, so you just show up ready to walk. The four-hour timeline gives the route room to breathe: steep enough at the start to feel like work, then easing into the kind of pace where you can actually look around.

What’s included

• Transfer from your accommodation to the starting point.
• licensed tour guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (7 to 70 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Montenegro Travel Club

Is this one for you?This is a guided group hike with a fixed route and schedule, so you walk with other travelers and follow the guide's pace through all three sections. Choose it if you want the mountain and the village without navigating the route yourself, and if you're comfortable with a steep start before the terrain eases.

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Top questions

How steep is the Lovcen mountain hike, and what's the hardest part?

The first section climbs about 300 meters through beech forest and is the most demanding part of the route. After that, the path flattens into an easier walk with coastal views, then descends gently toward Dolovi village.

What can I see from Babina Glava peak?

Babina Glava peak opens views of the Adriatic Sea across the water. The peak sits at the top of the steep section, so you reach it roughly a third of the way through the tour.

What is Dolovi village like?

Dolovi is an ancient hamlet in the national park known locally as the sunshine village. It sits on the mountain with traditional ways of life, and you walk through it during the final descent back to the starting point.

What's included in the tour price?

Transfer from your accommodation to the trailhead and a licensed guide who speaks English are included. Bring your own hiking equipment and any drinks or snacks you want along the way.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs four hours total, covering the steep climb, the forest walk with views, Dolovi village, and the return to the start.