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Maps and trails
The most beautiful long-distance hikes in Shkoder
Long Distance Hiking
· Shkoder
PEAKS OF THE BALKANS - A trail through 3 countries (+ accommodations, guide, and GPX)
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
182.7 km
70:40 h
9,728 m
9,728 m
The Peaks of the Balkans Trail is an approximately 192-kilometer cross-border long-distance hiking route that passes through the pristine mountain regions of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro.
Long Distance Hiking
· Western Balkans
Peaks of the Balkans, stages 1 - 3 from Plav (Montenegro) to Valbona (Albania)
Premium content
Difficulty
T4
difficult
55.9 km
24:00 h
3,470 m
3,290 m
Spectacular start to the adventure
On the first three stages of the Peaks of the Balkans long-distance trail, 3460 meters of altitude have to be climbed. As a reward, there are gigantic views.
Long Distance Hiking
· Western Balkans
PEAKS OF THE BALKANS: Long-distance hiking trail through Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-day route
180.2 km
64:15 h
9,675 m
9,675 m
"Peaks of the Balkans": This long-distance hiking trail through Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo impresses with the spectacular formations of the Prokletije karst mountains, with gigantic views over fertile valleys, and with the warmth and hospitality of the people. Always between 700 meters and 2,500 meters in altitude, the path leads us to treasures and beautiful small towns such as the Albanian Theth and the Montenegrin Plav. Alpine hiking enjoyment without mass tourism in a historically and socially highly interesting world region!
Long Distance Hiking
Via Dinarica White Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-day route
Open
1,261.2 km
410:27 h
49,579 m
49,377 m
This is the main trail along the entire length of the Via Dinarica that follows the natural flow of the highest peaks of the Dinaric Alps. The White Trail includes all of the highest peaks in each respective country. Although there are a plethora of activities along this head trail, such as mountain biking and rafting, it’s main function is as a hiking trail.
Be patient, stage tour descriptions are coming soon!
Long Distance Hiking
· Albania
Balkan Green Belt trail - Section 8 - Grncar - Bajram Curri
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Stage 2
94.4 km
36:15 h
5,290 m
5,848 m
Stage 8 enters the Albanian Alps from Vermosh village, starting with a gradual climb, then intensifying into steep, strenuous ascents toward the rugged Theth National Park.
Long Distance Hiking
· Montenegro
Balkan Green Belt trail - Section 7 - Podgorica - Grncar border
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Stage 1
95.3 km
31:50 h
4,476 m
3,577 m
Stage 7 begins in Podgorica, Montenegro, crossing Surdup Mountain and Nature Park Komovi. This 100 km stretch is steep and challenging, with narrow, rugged mountain paths.
Long Distance Hiking
· Western Balkans
Balkan Green Belt Trail - Westbound
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Multi-day route
937.8 km
294:01 h
31,462 m
31,270 m
The western part of the Balkan Green Belt Trail (Stages 7–12) spans Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. It features rugged peaks, remote villages, pristine national parks, and breathtaking views, ending near the Bulgarian border.
Long Distance Hiking
· Gusinje Municipality
Gusinje - Vermosh (day 5)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.5 km
3:10 h
268 m
177 m
Not so much fun, walking on asphalt, but probably the only road to Vermosh. There is a mountain bike path from Gusinje to the border with Albania, which I found out when I was at the border. From there on it's just the main road. Sounds bad, but it wasn’t busy at all and the scenery is still beautiful.
Long Distance Hiking
· Shkoder
Peaks of the Balkans, refreshed
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
144.9 km
56:45 h
9,500 m
9,500 m
Those who only want to hike the beautiful stages of the Peaks of the Balkans should currently avoid some stages in Kosovo. More details can be found in the description, which presents an optimized variant of the multi-day hike.
Long Distance Hiking
· Kelmend
Vermosh - MNE attempt 2
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.8 km
4:20 h
428 m
167 m
Hiking Via Dinarica White Trail, an alternative bordercrossing from Albania to Montenegro (or the other way around). For more information check out my website, EVAdinarica Project.
