Rumija

The ridge that separates Skadar lake from the Adriatic in southern Montenegro, running above Bar and Ulcinj. Its summit reaches 1,594 m, and from it you can see both the lake and the open sea at once.

For the tradition of carrying a cross to the summit on Trinity Sunday, a procession in which Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim locals all historically took part. It is one of the better-known shared customs in the region.

A small metal chapel was installed by helicopter in 2005 and became a point of dispute, since the summit's shared use predated it. The older tradition centred on the cross carried up and back down each year rather than on a permanent building.

Yes. The usual routes start from Livari or from the villages above Bar, taking three to four hours up. It is a straightforward walk on marked paths, with no technical ground, but shade and water are limited.

The reason to make the climb. Skadar lake fills the view inland with the Albanian mountains behind it, and the Adriatic lies on the other side from Bar down to Ulcinj and the Bojana delta.

Spring and autumn. The southern slopes bake in summer and the walk is exposed for most of its length. Winter is usually walkable, though the top can hold snow for short spells.