Peaks of the Balkans Trek

Arriving in Peja, we will enjoy a cultural trail that will take us to Tahir Bey Old Traditional House where the Ethnological Museum is located. Afterward, we will continue towards the old Bazaar, where we will stop at Bajrakli Mosque, known as “Bazaars Mosque”, which was built in 1471.

We will then head to the historical church of “Saint Catherine”, and end the cultural circuit with a visit to the Orthodox Church, which was built in the early XIII century,  at the entrance of the Rugova Gorge.

In the evening we will enjoy a nice dinner.

After breakfast and coffee in the center of Peja, we will enjoy a unique via ferrata and then continue towards Reka e Allages and Hajla.

In the afternoon we will relax at the base of Hajla, and in the evening we will have dinner and drinks around the fire.

Trail distance: 11 kilometers
Elevation min: 1,072 meters max: 1,820 meters
Cumulative height uphill: 1,257 meters downhill: 1,139 meters
Difficulty level: Easy
Time: 4 -5 hours

After breakfast, we will climb the gorgeous Hajla Peak ( 2,403 m), and continue on a ridge (over 2,000m) with amazing views of Kosovo and Montenegro.   We will spend the night in Boge village.

Trail distance: 15 kilometers
Elevation min: 1,350 meters max: 2,403 meters
Cumulative height uphill: 1,257 meters downhill: 1,139 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Time: 6-7 hours

After a short transfer from Boge to Kuçishte, we will start hiking at Guri I Kuq Complex. This is a relatively long hike, that goes through beautiful mountain areas with many water sources, glacial lakes, and mountain passes featuring gorgeous views. This day involves a transfer hike to Babino Polje, Montenegro. In Babino Polje, we will have dinner and spend the night.

Trail distance: 15.8 kilometers
Elevation min: 1,438 meters max: 2,276 meters
Cumulative height uphill: 1,151 meters downhill: 1,109 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Time: 7-8 hours

A true paradise for outdoor lovers!

The Grebaje Valley is set in the heart of the Prokletije National Park south west of Montenegro, next to the Albanian border. There you can find mountains as emblematic as mount Taljanka and Volusnica, but also the majestic Karanfili peaks and Vezirova Brada pass. It is surprisingly very quiet, still unknown despite its breathtaking landscapes. This is a place you should not miss if you are doing the Peaks of the Balkans trail. It is only a slight detour from the official route but it is really a must-see and something you will never forget!

Trail Distance: 9.8 Kilometres
Cumulative height uphill: 834 meters downhill: 908 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Time: 6-7 hours

This is the last stretch of our trek in Montenegro. After a wonderful detour in the Grebaje Valley, we will head back to the official trail that will lead us to Theth.

Starting from the tiny village of Vusanje, this trail will lead us through the valley of Ropojana, behind the stupendous Karanfili Peaks.

Trail distance: 21.35 kilometers
Elevation min: 726 meters max: 1,748 meters
Accumulative height uphill: 1,111 meters downhill: 1,437 meters
Time: 7- 8 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate

This itinerary involves a hike from Theth (745 m) over the Valbona Pass (1759 m) to Valbonë (995 m). This hike follows the route of an ancient mule track linking the tribal regions of Shala and Nikaj. All the hike is followed with spectacular views. Packhorses will accompany the group today in traditional style making the going easier. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse in Valbona.

Trail distance: 19.5 kilometers
Elevation min: 745 meters max: 1,759 meters
Cumulative height uphill: 1,068 meters, downhill: 792 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Time: 7 hours

We will set off from Çerem to Doberdol. After a warm-up stretch and a more challenging section, we will be ready to walk over another pass and discover more of the Balkan mountains and meadows.

Once there, we’ll take the rest of the day off in Doberdol.

Trail distance: 14 kilometers
Elevation min: 670 meters max: 1,156 meters
Cumulative height uphill: 541 meters
downhill: 382 meters
Difficulty level: Difficult
Time: 7 – 8 hours

From Doberdol we will continue climbing Gjeravica Peak- 2656m, the highest peak in Kosovo and the second-highest mountain peak in the Accursed Mountains range and the Dinaric Alps chain, after Maja Jezercë. Gjeravica is somewhat different from the rest of the Accursed mountains in its lack of the stony, limestone texture the other mountains in Accursed have. Many large and small glacial lakes can be found near the summit. The largest of the lakes is Gjeravica Lake, which is just under the summit and is the origin of the Erenik river. Gjeravica and Accursed are mostly known for the growth of chestnuts. Relaxed afternoon in Doberdol.

Trail distance: 18.2 kilometers
Cumulative height uphill: 915 meters downhill: 980 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Time: 8-9 hours

After a nice day-off in the valley of Doberdol, we will walk towards Milishevc, Kosovo.

The track follows a long impressive ridge marking the border with Albania. We’ll have to face a new challenge: the marks on this stage of Peaks of the Balkans are apparently not so reliable.

In the evening, we’ll enjoy a farewell celebration dinner together around the fire.

Trail distance: 18.2 kilometers
Elevation min: 1,534 meters max: 2,290 meters
Cumulative height uphill: 915 meters downhill: 980 meters
Difficulty level: Moderate
Time: 8-9 hours

On the last day of our tour, we will go on a cultural trek to the Monastery of Deçan, Hadum Mosque in Gjakova, built in the last decade of the 16th century, and the charming Prizren city, before returning to Peja.