Geographical Location

Municipality of Prijepolje is located in the southwestern part of Serbia. The average altitude of the municipality of Prijepolje is 1200m, indicating that it is a mountainous area. The area extends into two macro-geographical entities – old Vlach-Raska highlands: Polimlje and Pester. This region is opened to the north and northeast by the broad valley of the river Lim, while in the western and eastern is closed by mountain ranges Jadovnik, Zlatar, Pobjenik, Kamena Gora and Lisa. The highest point is top of the mountain Jadovnik (Katunic, 1734m) and the lowest point is the convergence of the river Milesevka and the river Lim (440m). Municipality of Prijepolje borders on the municipality of Priboj in the northwest (30km), Nova Varos in the northeast (27km), Sjenica in the southeast (30km), Pljevlja in the west (30km) and on the municipality of Bijelo Polje in the southwest (55km).

The municipality of Prijepolje has a favorable geographical position in terms of tourism and it is very well connected with the affirmed natural, cultural and historical values of cities and tourist centers of Montenegro and Serbia. Prijepolje is on the half M21 road of Belgrade-South Adriatic. The town is situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan roads which still exist. Railway Belgrade-Bar passes through Prijepolje. All roads are in a good condition and are passable through the whole year except the road Prijepolje-Sjenica.