Prokletije National Park, National park in Gusinje Municipality, Montenegro.
Prokletije National Park is a nature reserve in the Dinaric Alps that spans steep mountain peaks, glacial valleys, and alpine meadows across the landscape. The park forms a natural border region between Montenegro and Albania with interconnected mountain ranges and varied elevations throughout.
The region shows evidence of human habitation since the Stone Age, with archaeological finds from the Paleolithic, Copper, and Bronze ages at various sites. This long history of settlement has left traces across the landscape that reveal different peoples and cultures inhabiting the area.
Mountain villages show traditional stone and wooden houses built according to local methods that reflect how people have adapted to living in this alpine region. These settlements remain active communities where residents maintain their connection to the land and heritage.
The park is best explored on foot using marked hiking trails that wind through the Grebaje and Ropojana valleys and connect various points throughout the area. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions at higher elevations and bring appropriate footwear and weather protection.
The area holds one of the largest concentrations of mountain plant species with many plants found nowhere else in the region. This botanical diversity makes the park an important location for studying and observing high mountain ecosystems and their resilience.
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