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Begin an unforgettable journey along the Peaks of the Balkans trail, one of Europe’s most spectacular long-distance hiking trails. This remote and rewarding circular trek spans approximately 192 km (119 miles) through the rugged mountain regions of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, offering a rare opportunity to experience some of the continent’s last truly unspoiled wilderness. The route takes you across high alpine passes, deep valleys, and traditional villages, immersing you in the timeless culture of the Balkans.
Usually completed in 9-10 days, the trail suits fit experienced hikers but requires no technical skills. The Peaks of the Balkans trail is known for dramatic scenery, local hospitality, and the rare experience of crossing borders on foot. Written by award-winning travel writer Rudolf Abraham, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook is the essential resource for planning your trek.
- Stage-by-stage route descriptions guide you through the Peaks of the Balkans in a circular loop, with 1:50,000-scale maps to help you navigate the dramatic landscapes of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro with confidence.
- The trail is divided into 10 stages, with advice on completing the route in 8 days for faster trekkers. Each stage connects mountain villages such as Valbona, Theth, Dobërdol, Plav, and Vusanje, giving you the flexibility to plan your journey around these key points.
- Optional detours and side trips are included, such as visiting the Grbaja Valley from Plav, climbing Gjeravica or Hajla, or exploring classic highlights like Valbona Valley and Theth National Parks, so you can customise your adventure and discover more of the region’s standout locations.
- Each stage details start and finish points, daily distances, elevation profiles, and accommodation options―such as guesthouses and mountain huts―in villages like Valbona, Theth, Plav, and Dobërdol, to help you shape your journey.
- Downloadable GPX files provide digital navigation, allowing you to confidently follow the Peaks of the Balkans route on your smartphone or GPS device through some of the Balkans’ most spectacular mountain scenery.
- Practical advice covers border crossings between Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, permits, transport to trailheads like Plav or Valbona, and local customs, ensuring a seamless experience along the international route.
- The guide recommends hiking from June to September, when snow has cleared mountain passes such as Qafa e Pejës and guesthouses along the route, including in Theth, Valbona, and Dobërdol, are open to welcome travellers.
Plan your Peaks of the Balkans adventure with confidence and enjoy one of Europe’s most iconic multi-country hikes with this definitive guidebook.
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About the Author
Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel writer, photographer and guidebook author specialising in Central and Southeast Europe. He is the author of 14 books, including the first comprehensive English-language hiking guidebooks to Montenegro and Croatia, and has contributed to many more. His work is published widely in magazines. He first visited the mountainous borderlands of Montenegro and Albania in 2004, having already lived and worked in neighbouring Croatia in the late 1990s - and has been a frequent visitor to this little-known corner of Europe ever since.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Begin an unforgettable journey along the Peaks of the Balkans trail, one of Europes most spectacular long-distance hiking trails. This remote and rewarding circular trek spans approximately 192 km (119 miles) through the rugged mountain regions of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, offering a rare opportunity to experience some of the continents last truly unspoiled wilderness. The route takes you across high alpine passes, deep valleys, and traditional villages, immersing you in the timeless culture of the Balkans.Usually completed in 9-10 days, the trail suits fit experienced hikers but requires no technical skills. The Peaks of the Balkans trail is known for dramatic scenery, local hospitality, and the rare experience of crossing borders on foot. Written by award-winning travel writer Rudolf Abraham, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook is the essential resource for planning your trek.Stage-by-stage route descriptions guide you through the Peaks of the Balkans in a circular loop, with 1:50,000-scale maps to help you navigate the dramatic landscapes of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro with confidence.The trail is divided into 10 stages, with advice on completing the route in 8 days for faster trekkers. Each stage connects mountain villages such as Valbona, Theth, Doberdol, Plav, and Vusanje, giving you the flexibility to plan your journey around these key points.Optional detours and side trips are included, such as visiting the Grbaja Valley from Plav, climbing Gjeravica or Hajla, or exploring classic highlights like Valbona Valley and Theth National Parks, so you can customise your adventure and discover more of the regions standout locations.Each stage details start and finish points, daily distances, elevation profiles, and accommodation optionssuch as guesthouses and mountain hutsin villages like Valbona, Theth, Plav, and Doberdol, to help you shape your journey.Downloadable GPX files provide digital navigation, allowing you to confidently follow the Peaks of the Balkans route on your smartphone or GPS device through some of the Balkans most spectacular mountain scenery.Practical advice covers border crossings between Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, permits, transport to trailheads like Plav or Valbona, and local customs, ensuring a seamless experience along the international route.The guide recommends hiking from June to September, when snow has cleared mountain passes such as Qafa e Pejes and guesthouses along the route, including in Theth, Valbona, and Doberdol, are open to welcome travellers.Plan your Peaks of the Balkans adventure with confidence and enjoy one of Europes most iconic multi-country hikes with this definitive guidebook. Guidebook to the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, a 192km trek through Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. The route, which can comfortably be completed in less than a fortnight, is waymarked and covers terrain between 670m and 2300m in altitude, taking in remote valleys, dramatic mountain passes, stunning scenery and villages untouched by time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781786312310
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