Caves and Underground Wonders

The karst landscape of the Durmitor massif near Žabljak hosts a dense network of subterranean formations. This selection features diverse geological sites, from high-altitude ice caves containing permanent frozen stalagmites to deep limestone pits and natural rock windows. These sites illustrate the complex hydrological and geological processes of the Dinaric Alps, offering a look at unique microclimates and ancient rock formations shaped by glacial and water erosion.

Jelovačka pećina

Karst cave located near the village of Jelovica.

Ice cave

Located at 2,100 meters beneath Obla Glava peak, this cave features permanent ice stalactites and stalagmites that persist through the summer.

Urljača

Limestone cave formation within the Durmitor mountain range.

Pušljenska pećina

Natural cave located in the Pušljenski Do region.

Rutušina pećina

Karst cave situated within the Durmitor National Park.

Okno

Natural rock window and cave opening located on the mountain slopes.

Šupljika

Karst cave opening located in the limestone terrain of Durmitor.

Crijemuša

Cave located in the northern territory of the Žabljak municipality.

Radonjica

Karst cave located near the village of Njegovuđa.

Šušnjarica

Speleological site located in the vicinity of the Tara River plateau.

Varda

Karst cave located in the Šaranci region.

Gubavica

Natural limestone cave situated in the Durmitor highland area.