Sedlo Pass
Sedlena Greda
Montenegro’s highest paved mountain pass on the scenic P14 road through Durmitor. Elevation about 1907 metres.
Sedlo links major valleys of the range and opens clear views to the karst ridges and glacial landforms. It is a starting point for signature Durmitor trails including the route to Bobotov Kuk. On clear days nearby peaks and high alpine lakes are easy to pick out.
How to Get There
From Žabljak by taxi or transfer ~13 min.
From TGD airport (Podgorica) by taxi/transfer ~128 min.
From TIV airport (Tivat) by taxi/transfer ~123 min.
Description
What is it
Sedlena Greda is a signature Durmitor summit with a striking saddle-shaped double crest in the southern group. Elevation 2,227 m; it sits above the Dobri Do valley near Sedlo Pass on the scenic Durmitor Ring road.
Key features
- Iconic twin profile – often nicknamed the “Saddle of the Gods”.
- Elevation 2,227 m, prominence ~328 m – a free-standing peak with sweeping views.
- Quick access from Sedlo Pass (1,907 m) – a short hike straight from the ring road.
- Vistas over Dobri Do, the Zupci ridge, Prutaš and the Pošćenski Kraj plateau.
- Scrubby limestone slopes and scree traverses – easy to moderate hike in dry conditions.
What to see
- Nearby tops: Zupci (2,148 m), Stožina (1,905 m).
- The famous “Sedlo frame” view perfectly framing the peak.
- Wide panoramas of the grassy amphitheatre of Dobri Do and the southern Durmitor chains.
History
Shaped by karst and erosion in Dinaric limestones, Sedlena Greda gained popularity as a short ascent as Durmitor’s trail network expanded in the 20th century. With Durmitor’s protected status in the 1970s–1990s, it became a classic viewpoint hike for independent travellers.
Practical information
Location: Durmitor National Park; typical start at Sedlo Pass on the P14 (Durmitor Ring).
Getting there: drive from Žabljak along the P14 to Sedlo; roadside pull-outs near the trail.
Access: footpath over grass and scree, occasional cairns/marks; bring navigation in low visibility; winter ascents require gear and experience.
When to visit: June–October when largely snow-free; shoulder seasons may have ice/snow patches.
Visit duration: 1.5–3 h up and down depending on pace and stops.
Best time: morning or golden hour in stable weather.
Special notes: sturdy footwear, wind layer, water; fully exposed ridge – avoid storms; wet limestone is slippery.
