Publisher's Synopsis
A 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.
- 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
- Accommodation listings included
- Geology, history, plants and wildlife
- Language notes and glossary
