Mrtvica Canyon

The Mrtvica runs into the Morača through a canyon of its own, narrow and deep, and a path was cut into the rock wall along it in the early twentieth century so that the valley could be reached; it is now a walking route. The water is an intense green in the pools, a stone bridge called the Danilo bridge crosses the gorge, and above the trail is Kapija želja, the gate of wishes, a natural arch in the rock.

What's there

• The hewn path - a walking route cut into the canyon wall.
• The green pools - the Mrtvica's water in deep pools along the floor.
• The Danilo bridge - a stone arch crossing the gorge.
• Kapija zelja - a natural rock arch above the trail.

When to go

May to October is the walking season. The water is highest after snowmelt in spring. The trail is dangerous in ice and after heavy rain.

Before you go

The path has exposed sections above the drop with no barrier. It is muddy and slippery after rain. Swimming in the pools is very cold and unsupervised.

Nearby

Moraca Monastery is north, and Podgorica is south.