Šljeme

After Bobotov Kuk (2523 m) and Bezimeni Vrh (2455 m), Šljeme (read "Shljeme") is the third highest peak in the DURMITOR massif (2487 m). Actually, this isn't like any other peak. Šljeme is a 2-kilometer-long high rocky plateau with an average elevation of more than 2400 meters. There are various peaks on the Šljeme plateau, the most well-known of which are Istocni Vrh (East Peak, 2445 m) and Vrh Sljemena (ljeme Summit, 2455 m). Above the Jezerska Povrs, Šljeme and Savin Kuk (2313 m) form the eastern limit of central Durmitor (Plateau of Lakes).

Former glacial cirques, Šljeme is a mix of long grassy slopes and scree valleys or small scree basins. The northern and eastern sides of the Šljeme are completely different. The eastern side of the Šljeme proudly stands above the "tibetian" Jezerska Povrs (Lakes Plateau) vasted plateau, while the northern and most impressive side proudly stands above the Ledeni Do basin and Velika Kalica valley, above the famous glacier Debeli Namet, which is always covered in snow and ice. Šljeme is separated from Savin Kuk on the north end by a narrow pass at the highest portion and the Korita valley that runs between them. The spectacular Osojna Greda face of Šljeme falls into Korita valley.

The entire Šljeme crest, like the entire Durmitor massif, is well delineated. The typical Šljeme climbing path begins from Crno Jezero Lake and continues to Savin Kuk, where the route follows the eastern slope of Šljeme, known as Cista Strana, to Istocni Vrh (East Mountain, 2445 m), and then to Vrh Sljemena (Sljeme Summit, 2455 m), the highest peak in the Šljeme massif. Also, Šljeme can be reached directly from Savin Kuk top by Zdrijelo colouir, however this is a peculiar ascending portion that leads to the Šljeme ridge. As a result, Šljeme does not receive a large number of visitors. However, staying on the 2 km long and 2455 m high summit of Šljeme might make you feel like you're on top of the world, with ultimate freedom and unboundedness. Being so high and walking 2 kilometers at this altitude is very remarkable! Climbing Šljeme and staying on its summit is an incredible trip!

Elevation: 2445 m (8021 ft)

Range: Durmitor

Location: northwest of the Montengro