Vrazje Jezero
Vražje jezero
A blue lake on the Jezerska Povrs (Plateau of Lakes) southwest of Žabljak.
About
Set around 1410-1500 meters, it is one of Durmitor’s glacial lakes. Open shores give a broad landscape view with meadows and grazing land around the water.
Transport
Travel time
By car from Žabljak13 min.8 km
From the airport Tivat · TIV3 h 10 min.82 km
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Location
In detail
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What is this place
Vražje Jezero is a small glacial lake on the Jezerska Povrs (Plateau of Lakes) of Durmitor National Park, about 12 km southwest of Žabljak on the old road to Nikšić. Sitting at ~1,411 m, it’s an easy-access spot for summer dips, strolls and photos.
Key features
- Glacial origin – a basin left by the last Durmitor ice.
- ~1,411 m elevation and open plateau – clear but cold water even in midsummer.
- Striking turquoise hue with gentle, picnic-friendly shores.
- Close to Riblje Jezero – a convenient two-lake walk.
- Simple logistics – pull-outs right off the old Žabljak–Nikšić road.
What to see
- Broad plateau vistas toward the southern Durmitor summits.
- The Vražje–Riblje lake pair with contrasting water tones.
- Meadow walks around the rim.
Practical information
Location: Jezerska Povrs, Durmitor National Park; ~12 km SW of Žabljak by the old Nikšić road.
Getting there: drive from Žabljak following signs to the plateau/Nikšić; obvious turn-offs to the shore; walk between Vražje and Riblje lakes.
Access: open shoreline within the national park—checks/fees may apply; swimming allowed but water is cold.
Visiting hours: daytime.
Visit duration: 30–90 min; up to 2 h with Riblje Jezero.
Best time: morning/golden hour; summer for brief swims.
Notes: exposed and windy—bring an extra layer; soggy patches after rain; keep vehicles off the meadows.
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