Peaks of the Balkans
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Albania Albania
Montenegro Montenegro
Kosovo Kosovo
General information about Peaks of the Balkans
Difficulty
Length
187 km
Elevation gain
10.150 m
Elevation loss
10.150 m
Highest Point
Jelenka Pass / 2.272 m
Lowest Point
Valbone / 670 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
187 km
10.150 m
10.150 m
Jelenka Pass
2.272 m
Valbone
670 m

The best time to hike the Peaks of the Balkans is:

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The Peaks of the Balkans runs for a length of 187 kilometers through Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 9 days to walk the Peaks of the Balkans.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in managed huts and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Peaks of the Balkans is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Peaks of the Balkans via Podgorica Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Rental car. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Departure

Departure from Peaks of the Balkans is via Podgorica Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in managed huts
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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Peaks of the Balkans

AlbaniaAlbania
MontenegroMontenegro
KosovoKosovo

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