Montenegro · Hiking

5-Hour Hiking Tour in Brajići with Kosmač Fortress and Monastery

5 Hours Round trip from Brajići Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to the 19th-century Austrian Kosmač Fortress above Brajići
02 Visit the Praskvica Monastery, a landmark of Orthodox architecture
03 Walk historic Austrian roads through Ograđenica and Rustovo
04 Enjoy stunning views of St. Stefan and Miločer from Čelobrdo

On this hike, see the Kosmač Fortress, located at about 800 m and built by the Austrians between 1841 and 1850. You will also visit the Praskvica Monastery (1050), considered a fine example of Orthodox architecture on the Balkan Peninsula and the most famous monastic complex in the Paštrovići area.

Throughout this section, the views of St. Stefan and Miločer are stunning.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Brajići Hike via Kosmač Fortress to Praskvica Monastery

Start the tour from Brajići, following the path to Kosmač Fortress, an Austrian fortress from the 19th century. There is a viewpoint here, along with a short break for sightseeing at the fortress.
Continue at an easy pace to the hunting lodge, then climb to the old Austrian road and follow this straight historic route to Ograđenica, where the Spiridon Monastery is located. The walk from Kosmač to Ograđenica takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. On arrival, take a longer break.
Descend along the wide macadam road to Rustovo Monastery.
Continue from Rustovo Monastery to the viewpoint at Čelobrdo, from where you descend along Jegorov Path toward Praskvica Monastery. Throughout this section, the views of St. Stefan and Miločer are stunning.

Where this trip takes you

Kosmač Fortress, Praskvica Monastery, viewpoint at Čelobrdo overlooking St. Stefan and Miločer

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by car, minivan, van, or minibus from your accommodation to the settlement of Brajići
Transport by car, minivan, van, or minibus from the end point of the hiking tour to your accommodation
Tourist guide (English language)
Hiking sticks
Travel insurance

What's Not Included

Food and drinks during the tour
Other non-program costs
Travel health insurance - optional

Know before you go

Duration: 4-5 hours, depending on readiness and breaks, plus transfer time depending on the city of your accommodation.
Max. altitude: 765 m
Track length: 9 km
Difficulty: medium
Departures from: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, and Ulcinj (for other cities, price on request)
Availability: from November to June each year
Note: Price inclusive of taxes
Info: Possibility of changing the tour according to your wishes and budget
Type of tour: Private tour
Additional options for an extra fee:
- Tourist guide for a specific language
- Lunch
- Travel health insurance