Located on the border of Montenegro and Albania, at the foot of the mighty Žijovo massif, Rikavačko Lake is one of the most remote and beautiful places in the vicinity of the capital. While most mountain lakes hide in wooded areas, Lake Rikavačko is surrounded by bare, rugged rocks that rise steeply above the water, giving the entire landscape a dramatic and almost alien appearance.
This lake, located on the territory of the municipality of Podgorica, is part of the area where nature shows all its strength and inaccessibility, offering refuge only to those who are willing to make an effort to reach its shores. The lake is reached through the Kucke Mountains, passing through fascinating katuns that preserve the memories of the centuries-old tradition of cattle breeding and nomadic life. Rikavačko Lake is known for its crystal clear, cold water, but also for the fact that during dry years it changes its level significantly, sometimes leaving large parts of the coast dry. Although the terrain is challenging, this area is a true paradise for hikers, photographers and all those looking for an escape from civilization. There is no mobile phone signal or car noise here, only silence interrupted by the sound of the wind or the barking of shepherd dogs from nearby katuns. To visit, it is necessary to have an all-terrain vehicle, as well as knowledge of mountain roads, since these are areas that require caution and respect for the wilderness. Rikavačko Lake is not just a point on the map, but a symbol of the primordial beauty of the Kučki Mountains and the municipality of Podgorica, a place where one returns to the basics and where every step on the rocky paths brings a sense of freedom and connection with the untouched mountain world that defies time and oblivion.