Driving Through the Clouds: What Awaits You on the Balkans’ Most Dangerous Road — The Durmitor Ring

If you enjoy a drive that is equal parts adrenaline and visual pleasure, this route isn’t just a recommendation — it’s a must.

Where does the adventure begin?

The Durmitor Ring is an 85-kilometre circular route that winds through the highest and most remote parts of Durmitor National Park — from Žabljak, across the peaks of Mali and Veliki Štuoc, all the way to the famous Sedlo Pass at 1,907 meters above sea level.

What awaits you?

• Single-lane mountain roads
• Brushes with the clouds
• Sheer cliffs without guardrails
• Sharp, demanding turns
• Views that erase every trace of fear

Why is it called the most dangerous?

Because Durmitor doesn’t forgive easily.

The road is narrow, winding, and often openly exposed to steep drops. When you meet another vehicle coming from the opposite direction, you need a steady hand, a calm mind, and a good sense of space — or intuition.

In winter, the road is almost impassable due to snow and wind.

In summer, it’s dry and accessible, but the fog can appear out of nowhere.

This is not a casual scenic drive.

It’s a road that demands attention — and rewards bravery.

So why do people still flock here?

Because nowhere else will you see this:

1. The Sušica Canyon — wild, unforgettable beauty

A view so deep and dramatic that the earth seems to split open beneath you.

2. Meadows that smell like freedom

Endless high-mountain pastures that resemble landscapes straight out of Iceland.

3. Scenes that don’t look real

Durmitor’s sharp peaks, clouds that move around them, and you — suspended between sky and stone.

4. Authentic mountain life

Passing by katuns, traditional shepherd huts, where time has stopped and hospitality is still genuine.

Who shouldn’t drive the Durmitor Ring?

• complete beginners behind the wheel
• anyone afraid of heights
• those who dislike narrow mountain roads
• drivers who prefer speed (dangerous and prohibited)

But if you enjoy challenges, don’t fear heights, and know how to savor a slow, deliberate drive — this is the perfect route.

How to prepare?

1. Start early in the morning.

Fog usually lifts around 10–11 AM.

Golden-hour views are unforgettable.

2. Drive slowly.

No one counts minutes here — only the scenery.

3. Check your car.

Brakes, tires, fuel — everything must be in top condition.

4. Bring water and snacks.

This is not a road with cafés along the way.

5. If the views distract you — stop.

Never admire the horizon while driving. Pull over, breathe, enjoy.

Why is the Durmitor Ring a hedonistic experience?

Because it’s not for everyone.

Hedonism isn’t just about luxury — it’s about choosing experiences that reshape something inside you.

And the Durmitor Ring does exactly that.

It teaches humility before nature, courage to keep going, and rewards you with images you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Durmitor is vast, cold, powerful — yet somehow it welcomes you.

And this road is the best way to truly meet it.