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The Peaks of the Balkans Trail

Name: The Peaks of the Balkans Trail
Brand: CICERONE
SKU: 9781786312310
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CICERONEISBN: 9781786312310

Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo

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By Rudolf Abraham
Imprint: CICERONE
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 172 x 116 mm
Weight: 180 g
Pages: 168

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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.SeasonsThe 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.CentresTheth (Albania), Valbona (Albania), Çeremi (Albania), Dobërdol (Albania), Milishevc (Kosovo), Rekë e Allagës (Kosovo), Drelaj (Kosovo), Babino polje (Montenegro), Plav (Montenegro), Vusanje (Montenegro)DifficultyModerate fitness is required, though the walking itself is not difficult. The trail passes through some remote areas.Must SeeFour 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 keyOverview mapsRoute summary tableIntroductionGeography and geologyHistorical summaryNational parks and nature reservesEnvironmental issuesWildlife and plantsClimateWhen to hikeGetting there and aroundAccommodation and foodPublic holidaysLanguageMoneyPhones, internet and electricityCross-border permitsLocal tour operatorsWhere to start/finishVariations, transfers and highlightsTrail markingsMapsEquipmentWaterSafety in the mountains and what to do in an emergencyUsing this guideThe Peaks of the Balkans TrailStage 1 Theth (Albania) – Valbona (Albania)Stage 2 Valbona (Albania) – Çeremi (Albania) via the Prosllopit PassStage 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 contactsAppendix B AccommodationAppendix C Further readingAppendix D Language and glossaryAppendix E History timeline

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