Hiking at the Bay of Kotor & Lake Skadar

You arrive at your accommodation in Perast. Here you receive all practical information for your hike.

Accommodation in Perast

A short taxi transfer of 5 minutes takes you to the start of your first hike. This hike begins at the village of Orahovac and zigzags along the northern side of the Kotor channel. You will initially walk through the forest before reaching a pass and the ruins of Vranovo Brdo fortress. From here you emerge at a wonderful viewpoint where breathtaking views over the Kotor channel and Adriatic coast await you. Then continue to Perast, with its old churches and houses.

Accommodation in Perast

You start the day by crossing the Kotor channel by boat to Stoliv. Today's hike takes you up through cyclamen-strewn forests to the top of the peninsula that separates Kotor Bay and the outer part of Tivat Bay. You then climb up through the chestnut forest via an abandoned village to Stoliv to reach the top of Vrmac, Saint Ilija (765 m). From here you follow the mighty Vrmac fortress, built in 1892, which is almost completely intact, before continuing down an old military zigzag path to Kotor.

Accommodation in Kotor

This hike begins outside the city wall and takes you up the famous "Ladder of Kotor". You then follow the old trade route that once connected Cetinje with Kotor where you will be rewarded with countless magnificent views towards Kotor and the Kotor channel. Continue through pine forests and between mountains until you reach Vrh Polija.

Accommodation in Njegusi

From your accommodation in Njegusi you first follow a shepherd path, later the remains of the former Austro-Hungarian military path up to the top of Jezerski vrh. At the top of this mountain lies Petar Njegos mausoleum, Montenegro's most important historical figure to date. From there you can enjoy fantastic views towards Kotor Bay, Lake Skadar and the northern mountains. Then continue downwards towards the center of Lovcen National Park. Enjoy an afternoon in fresh mountain air.

Accommodation in Lovcen

From your accommodation in the mountains you begin a pleasant descent to Montenegro's former capital Cetinje. You will pass many pleasant meadows and will have plenty of time to explore Cetinje with its museums, churches and monasteries.

Accommodation in Cetinje

A pleasant hike through lovely agricultural land to reach Rijeka Crnojevika, which is located by a river that flows into Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans. The riverbank and the arched bridge at Rijeka Crnojevica are very picturesque. Here you can choose whether you want to spend the night in Rijeka Crnojevica or continue your hike to Podgorica and stay overnight there.

Accommodation in Rijeka Crnojevica or Podgorica

You end the trip in Rijeka Crnojevica or Podgorica.