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Day 1 Mateševo - Komovi - Through Prokletije to Grebaje Valley and Plav / День 1 Матешево - Комові - Крізь Проклетіє до долини Гребає та Плава
Day 1 Mateševo - Komovi - Through Prokletije to Grebaje Valley and Plav / День 1 Матешево - Комові - Крізь Проклетіє до долини Гребає та Плава
Eugene G went mountain biking
August 28, 2026 at 06:01
Day 1 Mateševo - Komovi - Through Prokletije to Grebaje Valley and Plav / День 1 Матешево - Комові - Крізь Проклетіє до долини Гребає та Плава
06:59
98.5km
14.1km/h
48.2km/h
2,020m
2,090m
An epic Part 1 of a 2-day MTB bikepacking adventure across Montenegro! The journey starts with a train ride from Podgorica to Mateševo, climbing through the wild passes of Komovi, facing a brutal forest hike-a-bike section above Kuti, and finishing in the majestic Grebaje Valley and Lake Plav.
Here is Day2: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3241959079
🏆 My TOP 3 Mountain Locations in Montenegro:
- Grebaje Valley (#1 absolute favorite)
- Komovi Massif (#2)
- Cijevna River Canyon (#3 - featured in Day 2 of this route)
🗺️ Route Stages:
- Mateševo Start to Komovi Climb: Starting from Mateševo train station (1,032 m) along the Ljubaštica River. The track turns into gravel paths with river fords (Bijeli Potok, Ljubaštica ford), climbing to the Štavna Plateau right below the jagged peaks of Komovi (Kom Vasojević 2,461 m).
- Descent to Kuti: A scenic descent following a canyon with waterfalls (Luke Waterfalls, Suvordak Bridge) down to the village of Kuti.
- Brutal Forest Hike-a-Bike: The toughest segment, a forest climb above Kuti reaching ~30% inclines. The path is almost completely blocked by fallen trees. Expect a 1-1.5 hour hike-a-bike push. The reward is topping out onto the Lipovica / Grnčar Serpentine with sweeping views of Gusinje.
- Gusinje, Grebaje Valley & Lake Plav: Riding down into Gusinje, entering the dramatic Grebaje Valley framed by the Prokletije mountains, and finishing Day 1 at glacial Lake Plav (~900 m) beneath Mount Visitor.
🚆 Logistics (Podgorica to Mateševo Train):
- Take the train towards Bijelo Polje.
- Buy passenger tickets at the station in Podgorica, but pay the bike fee directly to the conductor on the train.
- Boarding with bikes is strictly allowed only through the very last door at the tail of the train.
- ⚠️ Heads up: The train stop at Mateševo lasts only a few secondsб be fully prepared to jump off in advance!
💡 Recommended Side Trips & Extensions:
- Štavna Eco Village: Scenic detour right beneath the peaks of Komovi.
- Deeper into Grebaje Valley: Ride further down the valley floor until the hiking trail begins.
- Eye of the Grasshopper (Oko Skakavice / Savino Oko) & Vusanje: Unique karst spring and Grlja Canyon near Gusinje.
- Dosuđe Viewpoint: Panoramic viewpoint looking down at Gusinje.
- Lake Plav: Ride along the right bank of the Ljuča River and do a loop around the lake.
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Highest point (1,690 m)
Lowest point (860 m)
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