Small sector near the ruins of Špiljari, above the Kotor fortress – 5 routes up to 30 m.
Small sector near the ruins of Špiljari, above the Kotor fortress – 5 routes up to 30 m.
The Špiljari sector is located above the St. John fortress, near the abandoned hamlet of Špiljari. According to montenegro.travel it has 5 routes graded from 5 to 7b+, up to 30 m long; the routes were equipped in 2021.
In the afternoon the rock is in the shade, so it is suitable for warmer days.
Sources: montenegro.travel – Sport climbing (https://www.montenegro.travel/me/istrazi-crnu-goru/priroda-i-avanturizam/sportsko-penjanje); Montenegro Climbing Guide (working version 2022, Mali alpinistički klub, montenegroclimbing.net).
The data is indicative and for planning purposes; the number and grades of routes change as climbing areas are equipped. For the current guide, check with local climbing clubs.
Places on this route
Access is by a steep rocky path; bring water. Emergency: 112.
Emergency number in Montenegro: 112.
Good to know
Best season
Autumn, winter and spring; in summer afternoons.
Getting there
From Kotor Old Town take the path along the ramparts and behind the fortress to the ruins of Špiljari, then a few minutes descent to the rock – about 20 minutes in total.
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