Old patrol path on the heights of Risan

This route follows the old Austro-Hungarian watchtower path that linked the strongholds overlooking the Bay of Kotor. It takes a small section of this impressive military line, which is generally shaded and at an altitude of over 1,000 metres, making it very pleasant even in the height of summer. With two cars, it is possible to continue further to see other ruins and enjoy more views of the bay.
The path is well marked and signposted but not maintained. There is often wild fennel, irises and even hazelnut trees in the middle of the road, which is made entirely of small rocks carefully piled up without mortar and sometimes roughly cut. Probably intended for transporting weapons and heavy loads, perhaps on rails, this path has little slope.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 337 m
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    Descent: - 338 m

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    Highest point: 1,135 m
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    Lowest point: 946 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is near the old barracks. From the M8-1 road (P11), between car parks 9 and 10, take the small road towards Crkvice. Climb for 7 km until you see an information sign next to a parking area.

(S/E) Head north on a path and follow the direction indicated by the sign (white dot in a red circle). After a right turn, join a road.

(1) Then turn right at a 90° angle (follow the markings).

(2) Shortly afterwards, turn left to climb up to Kom Fortress (be careful, the ruins are dangerous).

(3) Descend via the same route.

(2) Continue left (east) on the main path. This is where the rampart walk really begins, following roughly the ridge line. Pass at the foot of Visoka Glava and descend to quickly reach a cave.

(4) Continue eastwards and downhill. Walk along the ridge for a long time until you reach some masonry ruins. This is probably the best vantage point for viewing the bay.

(5) Continue for another 600 metres or so to reach the foot of Velji Vrh on its western slope.

(6) Turn around and follow the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,064 m - Parking area near the old barracks
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 1,099 m - Road x Path
  3. 2 : km 0.47 - alt. 1,109 m - Access to Kom Fortress
  4. 3 : km 0.82 - alt. 1,133 m - Fortress of - Forteresse de Kim (ruines)
  5. 4 : km 2.31 - alt. 1,063 m - Cave (Zaklon Shelter)
  6. 5 : km 4.6 - alt. 953 m - View of the bay
  7. 6 : km 5.25 - alt. 978 m - Foot of Velji Vrh
  8. S/E : km 9.77 - alt. 1,063 m - Parking area near the old barracks

Notes

The path is even and easy to walk on: trainers will suffice. Please note that there is no water available along the way.

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