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Virpazar – Rijeka Crnojevića - Gradac: the big loop
Waterfall swimming, a mountaintop coffee break and lunch in a century-old stone house
This is the one you tell people about. Leave Virpazar and skip the steep ramp, a village trail through Poseljani leads you quietly through the forest to a waterfall and cold natural pools made for a mid-morning swim. The climb toward Macalov Brijeg earns one of the most dramatic coffee stops in all of Montenegro. Then drop down to Rijeka Crnojevića — a village that quietly holds one of the most important cultural sites in the Balkans — before the final 9 km climb to Etno Village Vakat for a feast worth every metre of elevation.
Hard
51 km
Full day
Loop
This is the one you tell people about. A full-day loop with a waterfall swim, a panoramic climb and a historic village finish.
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Route details and highlights
Virpazar – Rijeka Crnojevića - Gradac: the big loop is a 51 km Hard e-bike route planned for a Full day ride from Virpazar. Use the distance, time, and stops below to decide whether this route fits your group, your pace, and the kind of Skadar Lake day you want.
e-bike route
Virpazar – Rijeka Crnojevića - Gradac: the big loop
Distance
51 km
Ride time
Full day
Route stops
Virpazar - start
Get going early — this day is full and it rewards patience
Poseljani & waterfall trail
swim breakA forest path that bypasses the main ramp — quieter, more beautiful, and it ends with a waterfall you can actually jump into
Macalov Brijeg
coffee break stopPanoramic views, strong coffee, no rush. One of those spots where nobody checks the time.
Rijeka Crnojevića
stopHome to the ruins of the first printing press among Southern Slavs — where the first Cyrillic book was printed in 1494. A small village carrying an outsized piece of history.
Etno Village Vakat
optional 10% discountLunch alternative directly on the first bridge - 10% group discount. Three menu options — €45/person full set with drinks and dessert included.
Route PDF
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Pro tip
Book Konoba Gradac at least 2 days ahead - small kitchen, high demand. The waterfall swim is best early, before the afternoon sun warms the rocks.
Need a guide or transfer?
Tell us early if you want extra support with the ride.
Local guide
Guided rides can be arranged on request. A guide is paid separately: €50 extra.
Transfer to Virpazar
We can organize transport from wherever you are to Virpazar and back. Please tell us in advance so we can agree the price by message.
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