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Hike Day: Kotor → Lovćen → Kotor (October 5)

Organized by: PK Vjeverica (Mountaineering Club Kotor)

If you’re in Montenegro on Sunday, October 5, and feel like combining outdoors, views, and local history — join the 14th annual Kotor–Lovćen–Kotor Hike Day.

🌄 The Route

Choose based on how much walking (and climbing) you’re up for:

  • Krstac Route
    • Distance: ~13.5 km
    • Elevation gain: ~950 m
    • Start time: 08:00
  • Marathon Route
    • Distance: ~31 km
    • Elevation gain: ~1,650 m
    • Start time: 07:00

Both routes offer stunning contrasts — from sea level to lofty mountain peaks, with nature and history mixed along the way.

🏞 What to Expect

This is more than just a walk — it’s a sea-to-summit journey. You’ll begin almost at sea level (just a few metres above the bay of Kotor) and climb up to roughly 1,700 m on Lovćen. Along the trail, you’ll pass:

  • Sweeping views of Kotor Bay
  • Rocky terrain behind the coastal belt
  • Forested trails inside Lovćen National Park
  • The historic old Kotor–Njeguši–Cetinje route
  • The striking Njegoš Mausoleum, perched near the top of Lovćen

It’s a beautiful blend of nature, culture, and history.

✅ Good to Know

  • You must register in advance — details are available on the PK Vjeverica Facebook page:
    👉 https://www.facebook.com/PKVjeverica
  • Double check the start time (the two routes begin at different hours).
  • Pack properly: good hiking shoes, enough water, snacks, sun protection, and layers for changing weather.
  • Don’t forget your camera — the views are worth every extra gram in your backpack.

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