Old Town alley, Kotor – Kotor loop from Kotor

Hiking trails & Routes

Montenegro

Kotor

Old Town alley, Kotor – Kotor loop from Kotor

Moderate

4.7

(199)

1,750

hikers

Old Town alley, Kotor – Kotor loop from Kotor

02:34

7.28km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

288 m

Old Town alley, Kotor

Highlight • Historical Site

Winding streets, best to discover when no cruise ship is at anchor

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.46 km

Chapel Near the Fortress of Kotor

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel ruin is located outside the fortress, on the mountain side behind it.
We were able to enter the chapel freely in 04.2024. The ceiling painting is rudimentarily present. …

Showing Translation

Tip by

4.54 km

Die Altstadt von Kotor

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful area

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.33 km

View of Kotor Bay from St. John's Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exhausting 1350 steps (according to travel guide), which are worthwhile

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.63 km

Path to San Giovanni Fortress

Highlight • Trail

Sturdy shoes are definitely recommended!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.69 km

View of Kotor Bay from the fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place for a photo with the Bay of Kotor in the background

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.73 km

St. John Fortress (Sveti Ivan Fortress)

Highlight • Castle

The fortress of Sveti Ivan or as the locals call it, the castle of San Giovanni is located above the old town of Kotor on the steep mountain slope. The …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.78 km

Kotor

Highlight • Historical Site

beautiful walled city perched on the mountain

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

3.31 km

314 m

290 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

2.78 km

538 m

532 m

483 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Friday 13 November

18°C

13°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 26, 2022,Besichtigung Festung Kotor

The early bird catches the worm, we thought, and we were already at 8:10 a.m. at the entrance to the fortress, which was supposed to open at 8 a.m. We also deliberately decided to go this official route, including an entrance fee of €8 per person, because we also leave a little money in the country and also want to …

Showing Translation

September 19, 2023,Kotor

We actually wanted to use the passage from the fortress wall to the old chapel, but since the ladder was removed, the almost 2m down the rock was too risky for us - hence the detour down and up again on the other side 🫣

Showing Translation

June 13, 2025,Kotor - Stadttor in die Stadt - Altstadt - Kathedrale des hl. Typhon - Anfang des Festungspfades - Castel St. John/Illyrische Festung - Beach - Stadtmauer von Kotor

Kotor, a city on Montenegrin's Adriatic coast, has a long and storied history. Founded by the Romans as Acruvium, it rose to prominence as a fortified port city in the Middle Ages and changed hands several times over the centuries, including Byzantine, Serbian, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian rule. The Old Town, with its narrow streets, squares, and city walls, is a …

Showing Translation

September 21, 2023,🇲🇪 Kotor Zickzack und 1450 Stufen dann planlos

Kotor and its bay are considered one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro. The sailors probably know this too, which is why they come with big boats.
But as soon as it gets steeper, the paths zigzag and are suspended...
What can you say when you find a hut like a balcony with a fantastic view on the way, …

Showing Translation

June 13, 2022,JR - Kotor Hill Climb - Montenegro

Hiking up to the Kotor hill using the 'locals' path' and climbing through the fortress window, makes for a lovely hike that rewards with beautiful views including a lovely sunset over the bay.

Be sure to leave enough time before starting the hike as to not having to rush to enjoy the sunset.

August 30, 2022,Kotor.... Eseltrail und Altstadt

Today we went to Kotor. From the parking lot (60/h) we first went to the city gate. The older puberty preferred to roast his body in the sun and so we parted ways there. The younger puberty climbed up the easily walkable donkey path over the serpentines with us - some shortcuts were taken until we reached the top of …

Showing Translation

April 30, 2025,Kotor 🇲🇪 Wanderung zur Festung Sveti Ivan

Kotor in Montenegro - a dream. Even entering the Bay of Kotor was an experience, and our ascent to Sveti Ivan was another. The 1,350 to 1,450 steps (the entries differ here) lead up to the top, with increasingly beautiful views of the Bay of Kotor. If you don't want to go back the same way, you can climb through …

Showing Translation

June 17, 2024,Wanderung zur Festung in Kotor

Beautiful hike to the fortress of Kotor. First thing in the morning at 6 a.m. Not too hot, hardly any people around and (since it was before 8 a.m.) it was free. Otherwise the fun costs €15. The way back went behind the wall - you have to climb through a window and then you can walk down a very …

Showing Translation