E65 Tara Canyon Road
Montenegro, europe
80 km
1,450 m
moderate
May to October
The E65 road through the Tara River Canyon in northern Montenegro follows the edge of the deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest in the world after the Grand Canyon, with walls reaching 1,300 meters in depth. The road runs from Mojkovac to Zabljak, passing through the Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of limestone peaks, glacial lakes, and primeval forest.
The most dramatic section is near the Tara River Bridge (Durdevica Tara Bridge), a five-arched concrete span built in 1940 that crosses the canyon at a height of 172 meters above the river. The bridge was partially destroyed during World War II to prevent enemy crossing and was rebuilt after the war. The road itself clings to the canyon walls, passing through tunnels carved from raw rock and offering dizzying views down to the emerald-green Tara River below. The river is renowned for its extraordinary water clarity and is popular for white-water rafting. The surrounding Durmitor National Park offers hiking, skiing, and some of the wildest landscapes in the Balkans.
Where is it?
E65 Tara Canyon Road is located in Durmitor National Park, Montenegro (europe). Coordinates: 43.1500, 19.2956
Driving Tips
Stop at the Durdevica Tara Bridge for photos and a zip-line across the canyon. The road to Zabljak passes the Black Lake, a must-see glacial lake. Winter conditions can be severe at higher elevations.
Road Surface
Paved asphalt, some rough sections
Road Details
- Country
- Montenegro
- Continent
- europe
- Region
- Durmitor National Park
- Length
- 80 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,450 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Surface
- Paved asphalt, some rough sections
- Best Season
- May to October
- Coordinates
- 43.1500, 19.2956
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