Peaks of the Balkans β Trail Guide
The Peaks of the Balkans trail is a 192-kilometer cross-border hiking route through the Accursed Mountains that connects Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro.
This famous trekking route links remote mountain villages, alpine pastures, and dramatic high passes across three countries. If you are planning to hike the trail, this website provides practical resources including maps, GPS tracks, and detailed stage descriptions.
Trail Facts
- Total distance: 192 km
- Typical duration: 10 hiking days
- Countries: Albania β Kosovo β Montenegro
- Highest elevations: around 2,300 m
- Total ascent: about 9,800β10,000 m
- Best season: June β September
Planning Resources on This Website
- Detailed Peaks of the Balkans stages
- Peaks of the Balkans map and downloadable GPS tracks
- Information about border crossing permits
- Accommodation and guesthouses along the route
- Practical hiking advice and FAQs
- Guided Peaks of the Balkans tours
- Self-guided Peaks of the Balkans tours
- Peaks Of The Balkans Difficulty
Trail Stages
Vuthaj β Zastan β Buni Jezerces β Vuthaj
Vusanje (Vuthaj), Montenegro β Theth, Albania
moderate
Plav, Montenegro βBor Peak β Vusanje, Montenegro
moderate
Babino Polje, Montenegro β Hrid lake Plav, Montenegro
moderate
Liqenat i Kuqishtes (Guri i Kuq), Kosovo
moderate
Reka e Allages, Kosovo β Pepaj, Kosovo β Drelaj
moderate
Milisevc, Kosovo β Reka e Allages, Kosovo
moderate
Doberdol, Albania β Milisevc, Kosovo
moderate
Cerem, Albania β Doberdol, Albania
moderate
Valbone, Albania β Cerem, Albania
moderate
Scheduled Dates
Check available tour dates and plan ahead
Self-Guided
Explore freely at your own pace
Accommodation
Carefully selected lodgings along the route
Border Permits
We assist with all required permits
FAQ
Answers to common traveler questions
Map
Interactive map with routes & highlights
Contact
Get in touch for custom requests
Blog
Stories, tips & travel inspiration
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