EXPLORING MONTENEGRO BY MOTORCYCLE

APR 16, 2023

Montenegro was the second country I rode through on my motorcycle expedition. It was early November and winter was closing in fast on my Dominator and me. The sun set early and once it was below the horizon, temperatures dropped as well. This was a month into my expedition and I was still figuring things out. My plan involved crossing from Split, Croatia to Montenegro and then backtracking to Dubrovnik, Croatia and venturing into Bosnia and Herzegovina. The forecast dictated my journey, I only had three days to explore Montenegro before heavy rains poured throughout the country for multiple days.

Three Days to Discover Montenegro's Beauty

I needed to finish touring Montenegro in 3 days. This was not a lot of time to explore an entire country, but I didn't want to be stuck inside, so off I went!

Even though the weather was cloudy and made the landscape and buildings dark and dreary, I loved it. It was Fall, so foliage and trees were brown, bare and didn't have the vibrant colors or flowers that come in Spring and Summer, but that shows how spectacular Montenegro is. Montenegro means "black mountain" and these were my favorite part of riding through this country. For me, Montenegro's beauty is in its mountains.

Best Motorcycle Routes in Montenegro

I journeyed through the M2.3, E65, P4, P5, E762 and M6 roads. You can take a closer look at my Europe Route Map HERE. These roads are my favorite kind of roads on a motorcycle and perhect for motorcycle enthusiasts offering nice big sweeping curves that let you see the road in front of you, but also beyond to the vast landscape. You're allowed an extra second to take in the view. There are also a few hairpins turns to keep you alert, but they were manageable. These roads aren't so technical that you need to be on edge and shifting weight from one side of the seat to the other, but you can relax a bit and just follow the curve and enjoy the road and the journey.

Riding Challenges in Montenegro: Cold Weather and Language Barriers

Riding in November posed challenges due to the weather and temperature, but my happiness in riding these mountains greatly outweighed the pain of the cold. The scenery was worth it. One interesting aspect of traveling in Montenegro is the language barrier - English is not widely spoken here, so that's a fun challenge I had. I don't mind this, I just see it as adding to the adventure.

Winter Riding in Montenegro: A Solitary Adventure

One of the great advantages to traveling in the winter is the lac of crowds which means there is barely anyone on the roads, so no congestion when riding through the curves. Check out one of my riding videos through Montenegro HERE.

Montenegro’s Untamed Beauty Awaits

I had no idea what to expect when entering Montenegro, but can happily say this country was amazing to ride and visit. Montenegro has a lot of offer visitors and riders who enjoy beautiful scenery, mountains, and winding roads.