Canyoning, also known as canyoneering, is an active and extreme type of sport and recreation that involves navigating through gorges and overcoming various obstacles, such as waterfalls, cascades, and natural pools.
The canyoning course requires the mastery of different walking techniques and techniques to overcome the complex watery terrain in the mountains, such as: Climbing, descending and climbing on a rope, trekking through open mountain terrain, moving against or along the flow of water, slipping through narrow slots, jumping, swimming, etc. In addition, various means of transportation are not used when crossing gorges, such as boats, rafts, canoes, or kayaks; crossing is only possible with the help of hands, feet, and head. Climbing equipment is used when crossing many gorges, including ropes, carabiners, safety harnesses, belay devices, and helmets. Depending on the air and water temperature, different clothes and shoes are used to ensure protection from cold water.
In simple terms, canyoning is a special kind of extreme and fascinating hike at the bottom of the gorges of mountain rivers. Canyons are ideal for this type of recreation (hence the name) - especially those located inside the rocks, with narrow slopes and many waterfalls.
There are two main types of canyon performances:
- Technical canyoning - with the use of additional equipment;
- Foot canyoning - without the use of special equipment.
The purest turquoise water of a mountain river, incredible waterfalls, narrow passages, vertical and endless rocks, diverse stone figures, and sculptural walls formed by water over many years - all this makes this sport and active recreation unique, attractive, and engaging. Canyons can be very easy or extremely difficult to walk through, but the focus is usually on aesthetics, entertainment, and adventure, rather than on the technical complexity of the route. Currently, canyoning is a popular leisure activity, and the number of participants of all ages and educational levels is constantly increasing worldwide. Every day, the routes for crossing canyons are becoming increasingly diverse, which is not only fun. canyoning in mountain gorges with running water is beautiful, and Montenegro boasts numerous such locations.
In Montenegro, a form of canyoning has currently developed that is primarily focused on hiking. However, it does not exclude the use of special equipment. For canyoning on foot in Montenegro, you must also choose waterproof thermal clothing and special shoes that will protect you from cold water. One of these exciting yet challenging routes is a hike through the Nevidio Gorge.
Canyon Nevidio, also known as Nevidbog by the local inhabitants, is situated in the central part of Montenegro, approximately 5 km from the town of Savnik. Canyon Nevidio is located along the Mala Komarnica River, which flows at the foot of the southern part of the Durmitor Mountains in the Dobar Dol area. It rightly bears the name "Nevidio (Nevidbog) (literally: Never seen by God)" because the Komarnica River suddenly turns around and becomes invisible to the human eye. The Nevidio canyon is considered a unique landmark and can be found in all of Montenegro's travel guides.
The unique beauty of the mountain river, the various cascades, and the distinctive nature of Nevidio Canyon are compelling reasons to visit this incredible gem of Montenegro. Although this hike does not require any special physical preparation, walking the gorge without a guide is not recommended.
Walking the Nevidio Gorge is a challenging and extreme sport in Montenegro, so tourists and locals who want to try it should be prepared for various difficulties and dangers. Moreover, one should not engage in canyoning alone, as it is hazardous. In Nevidio Gorge, there may be places where it is not possible to go ashore without outside help or special equipment and training, which means that you have to travel with someone. It is also a constant team effort as it is necessary to watch and ensure each member of the group. If God forbid, even one person in your group suffers even a minor injury or damage, this will be a serious problem for the further movement of the whole group along the gorge.
canyoning in the Nevidio Gorge involves sports such as jumping, swimming, climbing, and abseiling. For these reasons, it is essential to navigate the gorge in the company of an experienced and knowledgeable instructor who has completed the route multiple times and is well-versed in both the local climatic conditions and the technical aspects of the route. The width of the gorge is less than one meter in some places, and some parts of the gorge can only be accessed with climbing equipment.
The gorge passes through Boljske grade (2,091 meters above sea level) and Lojanik (2,091 meters above sea level). At the very end of the valley, the Nevidio Canyon begins. It is worth noting that the entrance to the canyon is one of the most stunning locations in Durmitor National Park. The beauty of this place is complemented by the village of Poščenje, featuring two breathtaking ice lakes and the 70-meter-high Skakavica waterfall, which spills the waters of the Grabovica River, which in turn flows into the Komarnica River.
Until recently, the Nevideo Gorge was practically inaccessible, and for a long time, it only attracted the attention and curiosity of locals and tourists who sought to conquer it. In 1957 and 1964, several serious organised attempts were made to learn about and explore the gorge, but they were unsuccessful. Gradually, strange and fantastic stories about the last unconquered gorge in Europe began to appear. This was the case until August 1965. At that time, members of the P.S.D. Javorak club from the town of Niksic (Montenegro), despite the poor equipment, passed through the gorge and presented to the world for the first time the wild, unusual, and breathtaking beauty of these places, to which man is not accustomed and which still amazes him today ...
Most of the canyon remains in eternal shadow because the sun's rays cannot reach the bottom due to the massive vertical rock formations. On the steep and hard-to-reach rocks, conditions are quite challenging for the remaining vegetation. Therefore, Nevidio Gorge can rightly be called a pearl of Montenegrin nature, which is both a paradise and a hell at the same time.
The Nevidio Gorge tour consists of:
- canyoning training
- The canyoning of the gorge
- Completion of the canyoning and return to the ethno-village
- Lunch
- Gift surprise
Cost: from 100 euros
With our instructors and guides, your hike through Canyon Nevideo will be safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable!
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