What is this place

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.
Visiting hours: daytime.
Visit duration: 1.5–3 h up and down depending on pace and stops.
Best time: morning or golden hour in stable weather.
Notes: sturdy footwear, wind layer, water; fully exposed ridge – avoid storms; wet limestone is slippery.