Black Lake, Glacial lake in Durmitor National Park, Montenegro.
Two connected water bodies named Big Lake and Little Lake form Black Lake, surrounded by dense pine forests at 1,416 meters elevation.
The lake emerged approximately 10,000 years ago during the final Ice Age period when glaciers retreated and melted in the Durmitor mountain range.
The name Crno Jezero translates to Black Lake in English, reflecting the dark appearance of its waters due to the presence of black algae.
A marked trail of 3.6 kilometers circles the entire lake perimeter, allowing visitors to observe both water sections and the surrounding landscape.
Despite its name, Little Lake contains more water volume than Big Lake due to its greater depth, creating an unexpected geographical feature.
Location: Durmitor National Park (Montenegro)
Elevation above the sea: 1,416 m
Address: Crno Jezero, Montenegro
GPS coordinates: 43.14785,19.09708
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:24
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