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The Peaks of the Balkans Trail

Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo
  • ISBN-13: 9781786312310
  • Publisher: CICERONE
    Imprint: CICERONE
  • By Rudolf Abraham
  • Price: AUD $51.99
  • Stock: 16 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 25/07/2025
  • Format: Paperback (172.00mm X 116.00mm) 168 pages Weight: 180g
  • Categories: Lifestyle, sport & leisure [W]
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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. Seasons The trekking season begins May/June and finishes in October, with June-August the driest months. Wildflowers bloom in June. Snow-patches may linger until June/July. Centres Theth (Albania), Valbona (Albania), Çeremi (Albania), Dobërdol (Albania), Milishevc (Kosovo), Rekë e Allagës (Kosovo), Drelaj (Kosovo), Babino polje (Montenegro), Plav (Montenegro), Vusanje (Montenegro) Difficulty Moderate fitness is required, though the walking itself is not difficult. The trail passes through some remote areas. Must See Four beautiful national parks: Prokletije (in Montenegro), Thethi and Valbona Valley (in Albania) and Rugova Valley (in Kosovo); birdlife, plants and butterflies; warm Balkans hospitality
Rudolf Abraham (https://www.rudolfabraham.co.uk) is an award-winning travel writer and photographer specialising in Central and Southeastern Europe. He is the author of over 15 books, and his work is published widely in magazines.
Map key Overview maps Route summary table Introduction Geography and geology Historical summary National parks and nature reserves Environmental issues Wildlife and plants Climate When to hike Getting there and around Accommodation and food Public holidays Language Money Phones, internet and electricity Cross-border permits Local tour operators Where to start/finish Variations, transfers and highlights Trail markings Maps Equipment Water Safety in the mountains and what to do in an emergency Using this guide The Peaks of the Balkans Trail Stage 1 Theth (Albania) – Valbona (Albania) Stage 2 Valbona (Albania) – Çeremi (Albania) via the Prosllopit Pass Stage 3 Çeremi (Albania) – Dobërdol (Albania) Stage 4 Dobërdol (Albania) – Milishevc (Kosovo) Stage 5 Milishevc (Kosovo) – Rekë e Allagës (Kosovo) Stage 6 Rekë e Allagës (Kosovo) – Drelaj or Restaurant Te Liqeni (Kosovo) Stage 7 Restaurant Te Liqeni (Kosovo) – Babino polje (Montenegro) Stage 8 Babino polje (Montenegro) – Plav (Montenegro) Stage 9 Plav (Montenegro) – Vusanje (Montenegro) Stage 10 Vusanje (Montenegro) – Theth (Albania) Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Language and glossary Appendix E History timeline
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