Herceg Novi Municipality

Peaks and viewpoints in Herceg Novi Municipality

This collection highlights the diverse topography surrounding Herceg Novi, from coastal ridges to the limestone peaks of the Orjen Massif. It features Veliki Kabao, the highest point in the Sub-Adriatic Dinarides, alongside historical sites like the Austro-Hungarian fortification at Tajno Brdo. The selection includes the prehistoric rock art site at Lipci and high-altitude viewpoints like Vilino Gumno, providing a comprehensive overview of the region's hiking trails and geological heritage overlooking the Bay of Kotor.

Peaks and Viewpoints — Map

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Tajno Brdo

Peak featuring a 19th-century Austro-Hungarian fortification that served as a strategic observation post overlooking the Bay of Kotor.

B

Belvédère

Roadside viewpoint offering a panoramic vista of the inner Bay of Kotor, including the islands of Perast and the surrounding limestone cliffs.

C

Prehistoric drawings

Archaeological site featuring 8th-century BC rock paintings depicting deer, hunters, and geometric patterns on a limestone cliff face.

D

Veliki Kabao

Veliki Kabao, also known as Zubački Kabao, or simply Mount Orjen, is a mountain peak on the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.

E

Vilino Gumno

High-altitude clearing on Mount Orjen situated at approximately 1,170 meters, accessible via mountain trails with views of the coastal range.

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