POB Day 9 : Three Peaks Trail Grebaje Valley

Starting from the beautiful Grebaje Valley, the Three Peaks (Voluลกnica โ€“ Taljanka โ€“ Popadija) hike is one of the most panoramic with mountain scenery perfect for photography. This 10km loop trail offers the best views of the Accursed mountains and the exceptionally wild & rugged Karanfili Massif. Must-do Detour Visible throughout most of the hike, …

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POB Day 5 : Doberdol – Gjeravica Peak

8 SEPTEMBER 2024 This detour (optional) to Gjeravica Peak is an epic hike and rated as the most strenuous of our 10-day itinerary. The hike features two main climbs for the day. The first is right at the start and the second is at the base of Gjeravica. In between are lush meadows and scenic rolling …

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POB Day 3 : Valbona โ€“ Ceremย via Persllopi Pass

uneventful vs spectacularThere are two possible routes from Valbona to Cerem: the โ€˜low/officialโ€™ (valley) route vs the โ€˜high/optionalโ€™ route via Persllopi Pass, that promises rare views of the Accursed Mountains bare stone harsh peaks. This alternate trail is one of the steepest of the Peaks of the Balkans and involves crossing from Albania to Montenegro …

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POB Day 2 : Theth โ€“ Valbona via Valbona Pass

Billed as the most popular day hike within Albania, the route moves up through the mountains, passing through forests, grasslands, bubbling streams, and meadows full of flowers and boulders. Apart from the incredibly rewarding views, you also get to see a different side of Albania. HIKE DETAILSDuration   |    7 hoursDistance   |    16.3kmElevation ๐Ÿกฉ  …

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POB Day 1: Blue Eye Theth, Albania

Peaks of the Balkans (POB) The 192km POB trail loops through the spectacular borderlands of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro in the Prokletije ("Accursed") Mountain Range. Connecting characterful mountain villages by way of shepherdโ€™s paths and unpaved forest roads, this circular hiking trail traverses breathtaking mountain passes, pine forests, high alpine meadows, glacial lakes, and green …

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