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Dr. Morgan Fielder, DPT | December 26, 2023 Hike from Old town Kotor to St John's Fortress on this 1.7 mile walk in Kotor, Montenegro. Including GPX stages for your phone and food and cultural highlights. We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases. Read more about us.
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Kotor Fortress. Moderate • 4.6 (434) Kotor, Cetinje, Montenegro. Photos (591) Directions. Print/PDF map. Length 1.3 miElevation gain 715 ftRoute type Out & back. Experience this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Kotor, Cetinje. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 min to complete.
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How to Hike to Kotor Fortress for FREE
The hike to Kotor's fortress (Castle of San Giovanni) is open to the public and costs 3€ in cash at the entrance of the city walls. Whether you are visiting Kotor from a cruise ship or on your own, you can hike Kotor's fortress with either a guided tour or by yourself.
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Hiking up to Kotor Fortress is definitely one of the main things to do in Kotor, and it's no surprise - this magnificent view over the red roofed houses of Kotor's Old Town and the fjord-like bay nestled in the mountains is something you can't miss if you visit Kotor.
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Kotor is an old port and trading town at the southeastern end of the bay of the same name. The town itself has only a few thousand inhabitants; together with the surrounding villages, the municipality has a total of about 24,000 inhabitants. Kotor was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1979, but most of the buildings have been restored.
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Kotor Town & Kotor Bay, Montenegro. Kotor Bay is a beautiful part of the world that you should definitely visit if you get the chance. Old City Of Kotor, Montenegro. Above is a close-up of the old city. Entry to the fortress is EUR 3 ($3.20). There's always someone sitting at he bottom of he steps. Just pay hem and make your way to the top.
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The Fortress of St. John (Kotor Fortress) is a castle-like structure that dates back to the Byzantine Empire and the year 532. It sits above the city walls and is part of the fortification system that once protected medieval Kotor along with citadels, forts, and towers.
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St. John's Fortress of Kotor Opština Kotor, Montenegro Amber McDaniel Adventure Guides » Montenegro » Opština Kotor » Hiking + Backpacking Login Login Plan In onX Backcountry View 15 Photos Pets allowed Not Allowed Elevation Gain 950.00 m (3,116.80 ft) Trail type Loop Distance 13.00 km (8.08 mi)
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City Wall Hike to Kotor Fortress Cost to Hike Up to Kotor Fortress About the 1.2-km Hike Tips for a More Enjoyable Hike Bonus: Kotor Cats Other Things to Do in Kotor while in Montenegro: City Wall Hike to Kotor Fortress
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The hike to St John's Fortress consists of 1350-odd stone steps and takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (up and down). Since we visited Kotor in the month of July, it was hot and sunny as one would expect in the peak summer. Despite his protests, I managed to convince Mr AW that starting the Kotor fortress hike early morning is the best way to beat.
Kotor Fortress From St. John’s Hill
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The Kotor Fortress is part of a medieval fortification system that encircles the Kotor Old Town as well as the adjacent hillside. These fortifications consist of gates, bastions, towers, and defensive walls (ramparts). Starting in the Old Town of Kotor, it takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to walk up the 1350 steps to the hilltop Kotor Fortress.
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History of the Trail The Ladder of Kotor is also known as the Ladder of Cattaro. This hiking trail is what remains from the legendary route that connected Kotor with Njegusi village and Cetinje. For centuries, this was the only path connecting Kotor and Cetinje. From Kotor, the trail climbs up the mountains to Krstac Pass.
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Finding the start of the trail. To find the start of the Ladder of Cattaro hiking trail up to Kotor fortress you need to exit Kotor's city walls first. if you exit through the main front entrance, turn right and walk down the main road, cross the river and take the first right into the road with the big shopping mall.
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The Ladder of Kotor, also known as the Ladder of Cattaro, Kotor's Venetian name, is an old military trail, built by the industrious Austrians who built many of Montenegro's roads. The road connected Kotor and Montenegro's royal capital, Cetinje, and was used by families bringing their produce to sell at the market in Kotor.