The Orjen Mountain & Crkvice Adventure is the most complete way to see the mountains above Herceg Novi. Starting in Kameno, the 62 km route climbs through the villages and karst of the hinterland to Crkvice, the plateau where Austria-Hungary once built an entire garrison town, and then continues high onto Mount Orjen.
Orjen is the highest mountain on the Montenegrin coast, reaching almost 1,900 m, and one of the rainiest places in Europe. Its landscape is shaped by karst and ancient glaciers, with rocky peaks, beech forest and Bosnian pine higher up. The goal of the ride is Orjenska lokva, a small mountain pond in the middle of this wild scenery and a favourite stop for photos.
Plan 4 to 5 hours for the whole tour, with stops at Crkvice, at the pond and at viewpoints along the way. It suits riders who want a real mountain day, and the pace is always adjusted to the group.
Times are approximate. The pace, the stops and the exact route are adjusted to the group and to the weather and trail conditions on the day.
Meeting point & safety briefing
Meet your guide in Kameno, get your helmet and a short introduction to your quad.
Villages above Herceg Novi
Climb out of Kameno through the hinterland villages and karst.
Crkvice plateau
Stop among the barracks and ruins of the Austro-Hungarian garrison town.
Up onto Mount Orjen
Ride higher through forest and karst towards the heart of Orjen.
Orjenska lokva
Break at the mountain pond, surrounded by peaks and forest.
Back in Kameno
Ride back down to the meeting point after about 62 km.
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“The best thing we did in Montenegro. Crkvice was fascinating and the ride up Orjen was breathtaking.”
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“Long but never boring. The pond on Orjen is a magical place and our guide knew everything about the area.”
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“Real mountain adventure, great quads and a very safe, friendly guide. Highly recommended.”
About 4 to 5 hours and 62 km, including stops at Crkvice, Orjenska lokva and viewpoints.
A small mountain pond high on Mount Orjen, surrounded by karst peaks and forest, and the turning point of the tour.
Yes, as long as you are comfortable spending half a day on the quad. The pace is adjusted to the group.
The high part of Orjen can have snow in winter, so the route depends on the conditions on the day.
Water, a snack, sunglasses and a warm layer. It can be much cooler on Orjen than on the coast.
The driver must be at least 18 and hold a valid car (category B) driving licence. Passengers do not need a licence.
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