- Fort Vrmac - Old Austro-Hungarian Fortress - Trip facts: track length: 5 km, max altitude: 785 m, weight: medium, availability: all year around.
We will begin mountain hiking through marked paths, through the beauty of untouched nature, over rocky areas, near the wells. We will enjoy fresh air and preserved nature. Vrmac is decorated with numerous plant species and the beauty of rural architecture. We climb to the first viewpoint with a fantastic view of the Tivat bay, while from the other one, we will have open views on Tivat bay and open sea from one and Kotor Bay on the other side. The most important construction we will see is Vrmac fortress, one of the best preserved Austro-Hungarian fortifications in the Bay of Kotor, built in 1860. By sightseeing of the remains of the fort, you will discover the way of building Austro-Hungarian objects of that time, and you will be amazed. We come to the top of St. Ilija, from which there is a view of the entire bay and the surrounding mountain peaks. We will take a short break and enjoy the heavenly view. From there, we descend to the other side of Vrmac, through the village of Donja Lastva. We will get out on the road not far from Kotor, where the driver will be waiting for us.
Note: The tour lasts 5 - 6 hours + time for transfer depending on the city of your accommodation.
Need to bring: comfortable shoes, sneakers or climbing shoes. Water, food and good mood for unforgettable enjoyment!
- Hiking sticks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Travel insurance provided
- Food and drink during the tour
- Other non-program costs
- Travel health insurance - optional
Vrmac is a significant mountain and peninsula in the nation of Montenegro. The tallest point of this range is known as St. Ilija, standing at a height of 785 m from sea level. Vrmac is an extension of the Lovćen mountain range and on the western side concludes at the Verige strait. Positioned between the bays of Kotor and Tivat, it provides majestic vistas over the expansive Boka Bay throughout this journey. In historical times, Vrmac held substantial strategic importance as it demarcated the border via the Verige, between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice. Today, relics of defensive fortification structures still exist. An excavated tunnel extending 1,637 meters through Vrmac links Kotor to the Adriatic Highway and the larger Montenegro region.
- Availability: autumn, winter, spring each year (depending on weather conditions)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
