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PPT - Coastal transversal SEA

· 1 review · Long distance hiking trail · Montenegro
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BY THE SEA: Transversal through the Coastal Mountains ("PPT") From the northern to the southern end of Montenegro's coast, from Herceg Novi to Bar, the coastal crossings meander through the Orjen Mountains, around the Bay of Kotor, over the Lovćen National Park, through Paštrovačka Gora and then continue over the Rumija Mountains to Bar, in the southern part of the coast. Great views and many historic sites along this trail create a truly unique experience. About 150 km of local trails connected to this long distance trail offer additional options for splitting the routein day trips. Duration 8-9 days. Length 182 km. Highest point 1,893 m.
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Distance 158.9 km
54:01 h
6,545 m
6,993 m
1,649 m
457 m

From the summit of Orijen to the west of Montenegro, the highest mountain massive in the whole Adriatic Dinarides, mountain Transversalse that leads in southeast direction of the mountain range is located at the Boka Kotorska bay then through the Cross Krstac and the slopes Lovcen, Paštrovačke gore, Sozine, Sutormana and Rumija Lisinje. Perspective should be this way Continue along the Ulcinj You could get to the river Bojana and the border Montenegro with Albania. The special value of Trasversal indicates the fact that she is entirely with her The pass goes through the most valuable natural areas of the coastal part of Montenegro, some of which have the highest degree of naturalness protection. Ornate area is among the most famous hydrological and karst phenomena in Europe with a great rich in endemic and relic flora and fauna, therefore proposed for future regional natural park. Bokokotorski zaliv with its hinterland is one of the most beautiful fjords not only in Europe, so it is as such in the "Hundred the most beautiful bays in the world".

Mount Lovcen was proclaimed for its natural, cultural and historical ethnographic attractions in 1952 for the National Park. This area is abundant wealth of specific flora and fauna especially in the last century many foreign and domestic explorers scientists such as Baldačija, Rohlen and Pancic. In the wider area of ​​Lovćen we encounter numerous geomorphological and hydrological phenomena such as caves, pits, chasms, quills, feathers and particularly attractive glasses. Rumia, the cult mountain, for which they are connected with numerous historical legends, separates the Adriatic Sea from Skutar Lake Basin, the largest in the Balkans, which is also because of its naturalness rare and tourist attractions, proclaims National Park and inclusive on Ramsars List of Protected Objects of ornithofauna of the world. In addition to specific coastal flora and fauna, Rumia is famous for its large number of mountain springs in its Podgorina. At its foot as well as the coastal part as well as the side we find Skadar Lake a great place the number of monuments from ancient times and closer to the past, which have a lot of cultural historical value. Total length transversal is 138 km and is divided conditionally into six sectors (Oriental, Bokokotorski, Lovcen, Paštrovacki, Crmnic and Rumian) with fifteen control points and three mountains above: Crni Kabao (1,894 mn / a) in Orjen, Jezerski vrh (1,657 m above sea level .dM) v) on Lovćen and the summit Rumija (1595 mn / v). The Transversal connects a number of marked pedestrians the trails that start from the south coast the sea or from Cetinje and Skadar lakes from the north. These are mostly former caravan routes, which in the past have merged the coast with the continental part of Montenegro. Attractiveness is particularly highlighted those coming from Risna, Kotor, Budva, Petrovac and Bara.

Author’s recommendation

The second long-distance trail in Montenegro ("Primorska Planinarska Transferzala", PPT for short) was opened in 2006 and runs from Herceg Novi on the northern Adriatic coast of Montenegro along the coastal mountains of Orjen, around the Bay of Kotor, via Lovcen and through Pastrovska Gora and Rumija Mountains to Bar in the southern part of the coast. Overwhelming views and a multitude of historic sites along the route make the hike a unique experience. 150 km of access routes offer a variety of options for day trips.
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Andri Stanovic
Update: September 09, 2022
Difficulty
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Highest point
1,649 m
Lowest point
457 m
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Track types

Dirt road 6.91%Forested/wild trail 7.85%Path 39.44%Road 4.91%Unknown 40.87%
Dirt road
11 km
Forested/wild trail
12.5 km
Path
62.7 km
Road
7.8 km
Unknown
65 km
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Safety information

Operational Communications Center, Emergencies and Civil Security Sector, Tel.112; Mountain Rescue ServiceMontenegros Tel. + 382 (0) 40256084E-mail: gsscg@gss-cg.meWebsite: www.gss-cg.me.

Tips and hints

AccommodationYou can choose between tents, mountain huts, apartments, bungalows and private accommodation or hotels in every price range. Katuns (Alpine settlements) Do not hesitate to stop off; even if the landlord does not speak your language, he will greet you warmly and offer you his supplies: homemade bread, cheese and brandy.

Start

The city of Herceg Novi (1,164 m)
Coordinates:
DD
42.508429, 18.558519
DMS
42°30'30.3"N 18°33'30.7"E
UTM
34T 299414 4709117
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Destination

The city Bar

Coordinates

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42.508429, 18.558519
DMS
42°30'30.3"N 18°33'30.7"E
UTM
34T 299414 4709117
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

High, solid mountain boots, good profile, evl. suitable for crampons Gloves, cap Tickets 1: 25,000 evl. GPS device There are bigger dead spots on the way to the summit. Rain jacket (!) Remember - Montenegro is a wonderland. In the mountains you can often experience four seasons in one day. Despite 260 days of sunshine, some 5000 mm of rain falls per year in places. Be prepared! Food for the whole tour. There are no supply options on the way!

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Questions and answers

Question from Anton Schaden  · July 06, 2020 · Community
Gibt es GPS Daten zur PTT Transversale?
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Apprentis Vagabonds
July 11, 2018 · Community
Super sentiers de randonnée, bien balisés et la nature est au rendez-vous. Pour plus d'info vous pouvez lire notre article : http://www.apprentis-vagabonds.fr/2018/06/10/here-its-montenegro-beautiful/
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
158.9 km
Duration
54:01 h
Ascent
6,545 m
Descent
6,993 m
Highest point
1,649 m
Lowest point
457 m
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