Published 15 Nov 2017 Edition First Size 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.0cm Pages 160 A
guidebook to the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, a circular route through the wild
and rugged borderlands of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. Launched in 2013 to
promote sustainable local tourism and transcend political borders, the 192km
trail winds its way through the spectacular scenery of the Prokletije mountains
(the southernmost range of the Dinaric Alps), taking in high passes, sweeping
valleys and striking limestone peaks. It can be completed in around two weeks:
the walking itself is not difficult though the route passes through some remote
areas and demands a moderate level of fitness. Welcoming guesthouses and
homestays offer accommodation and delicious local cuisine on route, though
camping is also a possibility. The guide presents the trail in 10 daily stages
and also includes suggestions for excursions to bag neighbouring peaks and visit
local sites of interest. Comprehensive route description is accompanied by
mapping and colour photos. You will find everything you need to plan a
successful trip: guidance on how to get to the route, advice on when to go,
where to start your trek and what to take, and information on cross-border
permits. Appendices include accommodation listings, useful contacts and an
English-Albanian-Montenegrin glossary. The trail has opened up this little-known
corner of Europe to trekkers. Yet, despite increasing visitor numbers, the
region remains underdeveloped and unspoilt, with traditional mountain villages
that feel like somewhere time forgot nestled in dramatic alpine landscapes.
Promising spectacular scenery and genuine hospitality, the Peaks of the Balkans
Trail invites you to discover the magic of the magnificent mountains of the
Balkans.