Fortresses and peaks of Krivošije
Five thematic trails
… lead
to nature
full of smells of
Mediterranean, magnificent
mountain and sea views and discover
interesting and forgotten pages of history
to nature
full of smells of
Mediterranean, magnificent
mountain and sea views and discover
interesting and forgotten pages of history
THE SECRET OF THE SOUTHERN BORDER
We invite you to, by traveling or hiking through Boka and its hinterland or through Herzegovina, visit the abandoned 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, it 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. Kamena straža oko Trebinja
2. Čuvari planinskih prevoja
3. Crkvice, zaboravljeni vojni grad
4. Pet moćnih tvrđava
5 . Prodavnica
6. Put za Jankov vrh
POINT WITH THREE SUPPORTS
After both Krivošije Uprisings and changes on the geopolitical map of Europe, at the end of the 19th century, the empire decided to strongly strengthen the border in the mountainous part of Krivošije. In three decades, more than 30 fortifications were built – fortresses, camps and watchtowers. Follow the road towards the fortresses of Janko's peak, where the remains of three fortifications and a panoramic view of Dragalj, Kameno more („the Stone Sea“) and Herzegovina await you.
1. Arranged trail towards Janko's peak
Fortresses and peaks of Krivošije
LEGEND
1.
Armored fortress Dvrsnik
The story about a modern fortress and a worker from Krivošije who participated in its construction.
2.
Fortress Kom
An interesting story about the fortress and the transfer of information in the Boka system.
3.
Fortress Stražnik
From the most beautiful small fortress, the view will reach towards Herzegovina.
4.
Mysterious cubes
The place that hides a riddle that you need to solve.
5.
Fortresses of Janko’s peak
The story of how, according to the customs of tribesmen from Krivošije, Emperor Francis Joseph I was welcomed in Dragalj.
On thematic trail “Fortresses and peaks of Krivošije“, you will discover the magic of the world of abandoned fortifications and learn interesting stories about the fates of ordinary people of that time.
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.
