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Rikavačko Lake
Near the Albanian border
About Rikavačko Lake
Rikavačko Lake lies in the Kuči mountains below Žijovo (2,131 m), near the border with Albania, at 1,313 metres. Fed by the Rikavac stream, it is about 50 km from Podgorica, and you can drive almost to the shore through Kuči. Our advice: a beautiful, quiet half-day by car in summer.
Why it's on our list
- 1,313 m
- About 50 km from the city
- Drive almost to the shore
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Rikavačko Lake before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Rikavačko Lake are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Gorica Hill31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Independence Square31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- Njegoš Park32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
- Stara Varoš32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
- Clock Tower32 kmCar or taxi 98 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress32 kmCar or taxi 99 min
- Millennium Bridge32 kmCar or taxi 99 min
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ33 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- Petrović Palace33 kmCar or taxi 101 min
Getting around
- Podgorica railway station31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- Podgorica bus station31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- Podgorica Airport37 kmCar or taxi 115 min