MRTVICA CANYON

Mrtvica is one of the most beautiful canyons of former Yugoslavia. Hidden beneath the mountain Maganik, it is a real treasure of untouched nature. It is located 30 km from Kolasin, in the village Medjurjecje. When you pass Kolasin and monastery Moraca, look for the sign, on the right side of the road, which points to the canyon of Mrtvica. Drive down by the small, paved road, for a hundred meters, and you will see a steel bridge, where you can park your car. There is a panel with a sign.

The trail goes to the left, toward the junction of rivers Mrtvica and Moraca. Do not go down, to the junction; follow the path which turns right and goes above the river Mrtvica.

The trail is marked well. It takes you through the forest, which offers a beautiful view of the bright-green river Mrtvica.

The trail leads to Danilo’s bridge, which was built by Prince Danilo, in 1858.

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Do not cross the bridge; follow the path above the bridge and through the forest!

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From the forest, path leads onto a gravel road and to the house of Bulatovic family. Do not turn off the road – the road leads right to the house! This part of the track is 2 km long.

When you pass the house, the trail leads down, into a small stream, which you must cross. You will see the gate.

Pass the gate. You are on a meadow, where you will see a house.

The path leads beside the house, straight to the canyon.

The canyon is 8 km long and it ends in the village of Velje Duboko. From Velje Duboko, you can go to the Captains lake, at Moraca mountains. The first attraction, at the entrance of Mrtvica canyon, is the bridge to the village of Mrtvo Duboko.

From this point, it takes about 15 minutes to the Gate of Wishes.

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The trail continues toward the Beams of Mrtvica (Mrtvicke grede). All the way, there are fantastic views at this magnificent canyon.

Finally – the famous Beams of Mrtvica! Beams of Mrtvica is a path, that general Danilo Jaukovic broke through the rock, in 1973, to connect villages Mrtvo Duboko and Velje Duboko. Truly an impressive sight!

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We went a little further, to a place called “Beach” (Plaza). That was the end of our tour. We returned back by the same path, in an hour and a half.

It’s amazing how beautiful place nature gave us! This is a place which leaves you breathless! Because of this beautiful scenes, man feels totally fulfilled and happy. Certainly one of the places which we will visit again, because Mrtvica canyon leaves no one indifferent!

July 2012.