Montenegro · Hiking

Hiking Vrmac peninsula with panoramic view on Kotor bay

6 Hours Round trip from Kotor Moderate pace

Looking from above, cruise ship looks so small.

If you wish to have a view to Kotor bay from different perspective, this is perfect place.

From Vrmac peak you can see all four cities in the bay. Kotor, Tivat, Risan and Herceg Novi.

Climbing last few meters to reach top of the peak.

At the highest peak Saint Ilija 760 meters above sea is small radio antena.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike on the scenic Vrmac peninsula between Kotor and Tivat
02 Enjoy panoramic views over Kotor Bay and Tivat Bay
03 Walk through forested trails with flexible route options
04 Visit the abandoned Austro-Hungarian Fort Vrmac
05 Choose an easier or more demanding hiking route
06 Led by a hiking guide with snacks and bottled water included

Discover the Vrmac peninsula, the natural ridge between Kotor and Tivat, on a scenic hike with sweeping views over Kotor Bay and Tivat Bay. Much of the route passes through forest, while higher sections open up to striking panoramas across the bay and surrounding mountains.

This experience can be adapted to different fitness levels, from an easier walk of around 3 hours and 9 km with 250 m elevation to a more demanding hike of up to 6 hours covering 15 to 20 km and 760 m elevation. Along the way, visit the abandoned Austro-Hungarian Fort Vrmac, a late 19th-century fortress set high on the hill.

Discover the Vrmac peninsula, the natural ridge between Kotor and Tivat, on a scenic hike with sweeping views over Kotor Bay and Tivat Bay.

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