Many viewpoints are larger, having parking areas, while some (typically on larger highways) are off the road completely. Viewing points may also be found on hill or mountain tops or on rocky spurs overlooking a valley and reached via a hiking trail. They may be protected by railings to protect the public or be enhanced by a viewing tower designed to elevate visitors above the surrounding terrain or trees in order to offer panoramic views.

Overlooks are frequently found in national parks. Other overlooks are next to waterfalls, especially since mountain roads tend to follow streams.

Many overlooks are accessible only by trails and wooden walkways and stairs, especially in ecologically sensitive areas. These overlooks are often wooden decks, which minimize the impact on the land by reducing the need to disturb it for construction.

There are 56 viewpoints within the area of Montenegro. To make things a little easier for you, we created a short list containing some of our favorites: Danilova ploča peak, Wind mill, Kučki Kom peak, Babina glava, Lisinj, Top of the Rumija, Biogradska Gora viewpoint, Jezerski Vrh, Škrčki, Vrbanj, Maglić, Veliki Kabao, Šiško lake, Crna Glava, Sušica canyon, Jergov put, Talijanka, Sedlo, Pavlova Strana, Šinđon etc.