Construction has resumed on the Đalovića Cave cable car near Bijelo Polje, restarting one of northern Montenegro’s major tourism infrastructure projects after works were suspended due to environmental and construction-related issues. The Ministry of Public Works expects construction to be completed by the end of the summer, creating the possibility of opening the cable car during the autumn.
Cable car will link monastery and cave entrance
The cable car will connect Podvrh Monastery with the entrance to Đalovića Cave. The route extends approximately 1.7 kilometres across the Đalovića Gorge. The main contractor is Italian company Leitner, while Novi Volvoks is participating as a subcontractor. The system is designed to operate with two eight-seat gondolas, with an estimated travel time of approximately six minutes. Construction crews are currently working on the technically demanding seventh support tower and an access road needed to transport structural components to the site.
Environmental requirements addressed before work resumed
Construction activities were suspended at the end of 2021 after irregularities were identified within the protected area. Work resumed after additional environmental conditions had been fulfilled. The planned opening remains subject to the completion of testing, certification, compliance with environmental requirements and the delivery of associated visitor infrastructure.
Project aims to strengthen northern tourism
The development of the Đalovića Cave tourism complex is intended to expand Montenegro’s tourism offer beyond the Adriatic coast and support tourism activity in Bijelo Polje and neighbouring municipalities. The project is expected to contribute to sectors including accommodation, restaurants, transport services, tourist guiding and rural tourism.
The operational performance of the cable car will depend on annual visitor numbers, ticket pricing, operating costs and the length of the tourism season. The project also requires supporting infrastructure, including road access, parking facilities, visitor management systems, safety measures, cave protection and local accommodation capacity.
