How To Hike The Ladder of Kotor, Montenegro — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Travel Better Tips

· The path is uneven throughout and composed mostly of loose rock, small loose stones, and more rocks

· We’d class this as more of a walk than a ‘hike’, though some may find the ascent quite tiring and challenging, whilst the descent is never going to be fun on bad knees.If you’ve got a decent level of fitness and mobility though, then will definitely be possible to set out on the trail.

> For more advice and to find out our favourite hikes, then check out 10 Things To Know Before Hiking in Montenegro

· Trainers will be absolutely fine for it, but that doesn’t mean it should be your nice, new, holiday-white going out trainers. If you’ve got your hiking boots with you, then definitely wear ‘em

· Watch out for your ankles and slips / trips on the way down

· You should only do this hike when there’s clear skies and good visibility, otherwise the views won’t be worthwhile

· Bring cash and card for refreshments and the entrance / exit fee

· You need about 2 litres water person, a hat, and suncream – snacks are also a good idea

· If you are starting late in the morning or mid-afternoon, ensure you bring more water – we can’t recall anywhere to fill up except if you make a stop at the toilets.

· There’s a woman at the top of the fortress selling drinks (cash only) and a few other vendors on the stairs down

· The walk down the steep, narrow fortress stairs under the hot sun was arguably the more challenging / least enjoyable part of our day

· Oh, and we almost forgot to tell you! The Ladder of Kotor walk is nothing to do with visiting the Kotor Cable Car, and they should be viewed as two very distinct, non-competing activities. There is a way to continue further up from the top of the ladder and walk along roads to reach the upper station of the Cable Car, but we would not recommend it. For more advice and money-saving tips, check out guide on How To Visit The Kotor Cable Car.