Lake Piva
Lake Piva was created in 1975 after the Piva River was blocked by the construction of the hydroelectric Mratinje Dam, flooding Piva Canyon.
The 180m deep lake is tremendously beautiful, but take the time to explore the nearby Piva Monastery – rebuilt brick-by-brick in 1982 after a further reservoir meant it had to be moved.
You can spend time fishing, swimming or cruising on the lake, while the you can hike in the surrounding forest.
Europe walking holidays
The best hiking destinations and routes in Europe
Europe serves up a feast for hikers – and the menu is dizzyingly extensive and varied. Sure, there are loftier mountains, deeper canyons, more remote wildernesses to be found elsewhere. But there’s surely no other region that packs this much diversity in such a small area, and with such well-developed infrastructure...read more
Lake Piva Tours
Mountains and Coastlines
Explore Montenegro's coast and mountains by bike
8 daysFrom €820| Bay of Kotor, Lake Skadar National Park, Lovćen National Park, Cetinje, Durmitor National Park, Lake Piva, Tara Canyon, Podgorica | |
|
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour, Self-guided tour |
|
Active, Walking, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
Lake Piva Travel Companies
3e Travel
Adventures in Montenegro & the Western Balkans
| Balkans | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour, Self-guided tour | |
| Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Kudu Travel
Cultural walking tours in the Balkans
| Balkans | |
| Small group tour | |
| Beach, Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Why Horizon Guides?
Impartial guidebooks
Our travel guides are written by the leading experts in their destinations. We never take payment for positive coverage so you can count on us for impartial travel advice.
Expert itineraries
Suggested itineraries and routes to help you scratch beneath the surface, avoid the tourist traps, and plan an authentic, responsible and enjoyable journey.
Specialist advice
Get friendly, expert travel advice and custom itineraries from some of the world’s best tour operators, with no spam, pressure or commitment to book.