Savin Kuk
Savin Kuk
A 2313-meter summit with the area’s main chairlifts for summer and winter access.
Savin Kuk is a panoramic summit overlooking Durmitor’s core. Seasonal chairlifts rise to alpine meadows near the top. From the ridge you see Bobotov Kuk’s profile and the karst plateau.
How to Get There
From Žabljak by taxi or transfer ~12 min.
From Kolašin by taxi ~70 min.
From TGD airport (Podgorica) by taxi/transfer ~127 min.
From TIV airport (Tivat) by taxi/transfer ~127 min.
Description
What is it
Savin Kuk is a 2,313 m summit of southern Durmitor and Žabljak’s main ski area. A two-stage chairlift brings visitors to ~1,900–2,200 m, serving ski runs in winter and viewpoints and trails in summer.
Key features
- Elevation 2,313 m – a prime Durmitor vantage point with 360° views.
- Two-stage chairlift – fast access to high alpine terrain without long ascents.
- Mixed ski terrain – beginner slopes below, steeper runs above.
- Summer uplift – handy start for a short summit hike and ridge walks.
- Nearby highlights in sight – Black Lake, Jezerska Povrs (Plateau of Lakes), and the cirques toward Škrka and Zeleni Vir.
What to see
- Wide panoramas over Zupci, Prutaš and the Pošćenski Kraj plateau.
- View decks near the top station and a short summit push to Savin Kuk.
- Alpine meadows and karst features in summer; classic piste scenery in winter.
History
Savin Kuk appears in 19th-century descriptions of Durmitor; hiking approaches took shape through the 20th century with Žabljak’s growth.
The ski area opened in the later 20th century with draglifts and chairs; in the 21st century summer operations, signed paths to the top and basic base facilities were added.
Practical information
Location: Durmitor National Park, Savin Kuk slope; ~5–6 km from Žabljak.
Getting there: drive from Žabljak following “Savin Kuk Ski Center”; parking at the base; footpaths also possible.
Access: winter by skipass; summer by chair ticket or on foot. From the top station allow ~30–60 min to the summit on a rocky trail.
When to visit: views year-round; skiing typically December–March (snow dependent); summer lift June–September.
Visit duration: 2–4 h for uplift and top stroll; a full day for skiing or ridge hiking.
Best time: clear mornings/golden hour for vistas; Jan–Feb for most reliable snow.
Special notes: expect wind and chill up high—bring layers and gloves; sturdy footwear for the short, rocky summit section.
