The name Bobotov Kuk comes from old Slavic words. 'Kuk' means a rocky peak or crag, the kind of sharp rocky summit you see in mountainous countries across the region. The mountain's top is made of limestone that has been shaped by thousands of years of ice and frost into sharp ridges and strange formations.
Getting to the summit is a serious hike but not a technical climb - experienced walkers can reach the top without ropes or special equipment. The path passes glacial lakes, patches of snow that last all summer long and rocky meadows where mountain flowers grow in brilliant colours between the stones. Chamois - sure-footed wild mountain goats - can sometimes be spotted picking their way across the steep slopes.
Standing on top of Bobotov Kuk, the whole of Montenegro spreads out below. To the north, the other peaks of Durmitor cluster around. To the south, green valleys and distant hills roll away towards the coast. The air at the summit is noticeably thinner and colder than in the valleys below, and the silence is so complete that you can hear your own heartbeat.