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Andrijevica and Kolašin municipalities, eastern Montenegro · Montenegro

Trešnjevik Pass

R-19Andrijevica to Mateševo

Distance21.3 mi34 km
Drive time47 minon the road
DifficultyDemandingtightness 7 of 10
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A narrow mountain pass through the Komovi massif connecting two remote Montenegrin valleys.

The M-9 climbs from the Lim valley town of Andrijevica up through dense forest and open alpine terrain to the Trešnjevik saddle, with panoramic views across the jagged three-peak silhouette of the Komovi range unfolding on the northern side. There is asphalt the whole way up but never much width, and the climb comes as long sustained gradients with hairpins snapping back on both flanks. It sits on the boundary of Andrijevica and Kolašin municipalities in an uncommercialised corner of northeastern Montenegro, so traffic is sparse; passing places are few, and meeting a car on the hairpins can mean reversing.

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Trešnjevik Pass on the map21.3 mi · point to point

AndrijevicaStart · Andrijevica and Kolašin municipalities, eastern Montenegro
MateševoEnd · Andrijevica and Kolašin municipalities, eastern Montenegro

Character

Corners108bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient14%≈ 1-in-7
Hairpins12bends over 150°
Climb797 mtotal ascent
Summit1,566.5 mhighest point of the line · 5,139 ft

The highest road in Montenegro, by our count in the catalogue.

Corners

busiest around mile 3
51116 mi

Elevation

under 4%4–8%over 8%769.2 – 1,566.5 m
summit · 1,566.5 m 8001,0001,2001,400 m 01121 mi

Points of interest3 stops

  • TrešnjevikViewpoint
    11 mi in
  • Kraljska barutanaLandmark
    1.6 mi in
  • TurirogViewpoint
    14 mi in

Hazards

  • Very narrow carriageway with no barriers on exposed sections
  • Steep sustained gradients up to 10%
  • Road closed in winter by heavy snowfall
  • Limited passing places requiring reversing on hairpins

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Driving the Trešnjevik Pass: quick answers

How long does it take to drive the Trešnjevik Pass?
Trešnjevik Pass runs 21.3 miles (34 km) and takes about 47 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Trešnjevik Pass to drive?
We rate it demanding: 108 corners including 12 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 14%, and a tightness of 7 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Trešnjevik Pass?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best. The road closes seasonally over winter; check it has reopened before setting out.

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