Guardians of mountain passes map
Five thematic trails
… lead
to nature
full of smells of
Mediterranean, magnificent
mountain and sea views and discover
interesting and forgotten pages of history
THE LAST EUROPEAN FORTRESSES
We invite you to the adventure of visiting the Austro-Hungarian fortresses, the remnants of the defense system of the southern border of the empire. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, this was one of the strongest and largest defense systems in Europe. It amazes many connoisseurs with its brilliant strategic and tactical set-up, which reveals itself to you in five thematic trails. 
  • 1. View from the trail
  • 2. Ilustration box 2
  • 3. Ilustration box 3
  • 4. Thematic trail through Krivošije
  • 5 . P2 - Thematic panoramic trail
  • 6. P3 - Thematic route in Crkvice
  • 6. P4- Thematic route of the great fortresses
  • 6. P3 - Thematic trail around Trebinje
TWO INCOMPATIBLE TOPICS – WAR AND BEAUTY
Thematic route P2 goes along the former Austro-Hungarian border line with the Kingdom of Montenegro – from Grkavac Pass all the way to fortresses Šanik and Vranovo Hill. Unforgettable panoramic views of Boka open up on the former military road before the eyes of passengers.   
1. Guardians of mountain passes map
Guardians of mountain passes map
LEGEND
1.
Grkavac Pass
The story about fortification of Grkavac, the most important point in Krivošije.
2.
Viewpoint
The story about demanding construction of a cable car and roads in the mountain massif above Risan.
3.
Fortress Šanik
The story about former organization of the life of the army in remote fortresses.
4.
Fortress Vranovo Hill
The story about a fortress from which the view of Boka awakens the poet in you. 
On thematic trail “Guardians of mountain passes” you inevitably record the beauty of Boka with a camera. Discover along the way to whom the “bride of the Adriatic” was an inspiration. 

FORT-NET project has linked the heritage of Austro-Hungarian and medieval fortresses into a new tourist product, with the aim of valorizing the natural and cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The joint tourist offer has been developed according to the modern model of thematic trails, which has improved the quality and diversity of the overall tourist offer in the target area. The project was implemented by: the City of Ljubuški in partnership with the Development Agency ŽZH-HERAG from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives – CSTI Montenegro and National Tourism Organization of Montenegro in the period from 2019 to 2021.

Important Note: Explore the fortresses and use the trails at your own risk.
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