Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to trekking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. Passing through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro, the 183km circular route can be completed in around a fortnight. The walking itself is not difficult, although the route passes through some remote areas and demands a moderate level of fitness.
The route is presented anti-clockwise from Theth (Albania) in 10 stages of between 10 and 28km. Also included are a handful of optional detours to climb neighbouring peaks and visit local sites of interest.
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1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage
- Everything you need to plan a successful trip: how to get to the route, when to go, what to take, and information on cross-border permits
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Accommodation listings included
- Geology, history, plants and wildlife
- Language notes and glossary
Table of ContentsMap key Overview maps Route summary table Introduction Geography and geology Historical summary National parks and nature reserves 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
