Peaks of the balkans book

The transnational peaks of the balkans trail leads through one of the most remote and wild mountainous regions of western balkan. Peaks of the balkans trail montenegro, kosovo, albania. Peaks of the balkans tour around the alps and more sondor. Peaks of the balkans classic route self guided walking holiday. Lonely planet has an article on the peaks of the balkans.

Peaks of the balkans 2020 trekking trail of albania. Make your way to valbona on a boat through koman gorge and begin the eyedropping walk to thethi. Jul 15, 2018 the trail follows part of the rout planned in peaks of the balkans, but i have customised the route in order to give a lucky few the very best experience that these unique mountains have to offer. Guidebook to walking the peaks of the balkans trail cicerone press. Peaks of the balkans 2020 trekking trail of albania, kosovo. Next time in winter, so we can snow shoe hike the peaks of the balkans trail. He is trustworthy and competent, cheerful and communicative, one of the best guides i have ever met. The peaks of the balkans trek stands for everything adventure travel is about. We offer you to join an international group led by a local englishspeaking tour leader, who will show you the best the region has to offer, guide you through the wild mountain paths and ancient borders of the accursed mountains and help you immerse in the complex cultural and historical background of local communities.

Itinerary, accommodation, transport if you are interested in trekking the peaks of the balkans route or a modified version of it what we did, be sure to check out peaks of the balkans trek, day by day and the peaks of the balkans beginners guide for more information. Your mountain guide during the tour overnight stays at the locals, in the guest houses and 4 hotel all transports mentioned in the program airportcityairport transfers full board from day 1 to day 8, breakfasts, packed lunches during the hike and dinners all visits mentioned in the program overnight stay in a 5 hotel in peja with pool. This is one of the most hospitable areas in the world. However, it is unwise to embark on the route without a good guide book of the. The departure reference for this tour is hpb 0520 this tour begins on sat 05 sep and departs on sat 12 sep. Peaks of the balkans is a balkan hiking trail that runs through the mountainous regions of montenegro, kosovo, and albania. Surrounded by the albanian alps, peja is the largest city in western kosovo. This page will halp people find dates for peaks of the balkans tours. Also there are numerous books published for peaks of the balkans, which again you can find them in amazon or at the visitor center in peje. Peaks of the balkans classic route self guided walking. The peaks of the balkans trail by rudolf abraham, 9781852847708, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For 2020, in the new decade, balkan natural adventure has prepared a special program.

This trail was developed by the national and local tourism organizations and hiking clubs in cooperation with the german development cooperation. If you book a tour, these fees are already included in the price of the tour. The epic walk passes through villages, separated by strict borders and fortified by bunkers that were built over two generations when communist regimes controlled yugoslavia and albania. Considering the regions turbulent history and once tightly controlled borders, especially during the communist period, it was impossible to move across these places. Itinerary for peaks of the balkans classic route go to top of page day 1. The new peaks of the balkans walking trail takes you on a 120mile hike along the borderlands of three countries. Guidebook to peaks of the balkans balkan natural adventure.

Services on the peaks of the balkans trail accommodation. The peaks of balkans tour explores the beauty of the albanian alps, the lushness of the belegu, decani and bogicevica pastures in kosovo and montenegro, and everything in between. Book peaks of the balkans tour safely and securely and enjoy the option of having to pay only a 15% deposit. Nationalism, war and the great powers 1804 1999 by. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. Triglav peak 2,864 m, prominence 2,059 m in the slovenian julian alps is geographically part of the balkan peninsula, as it is east of river soca, but it is not part of the mountain system of the balkan peninsula, but part of the mountain system of the alps list of. Trekking tours in albania, kosovo, montenegro 2020 trek balkan. The peaks of the balkans trail by rudolf abraham overdrive.

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. If you plan to hike the complete peaks of the balkans route or a similar crossborder trek in this region, its recommended to hire a trekking guide. We will begin with a guided walk in tirana, the capital of albania. Peaks of the balkans hiking map map january 1, 2017 by huber kartographie author 2. Walk between 3 countries, albania, kosovo, montenegro, and discover the magic of the accursed mountains. The worlds newest transnational hiking experience the peaks of the balkans trail is a winner in the prestigious global awards. Led by certified local mountain guides, staying with local hosts who make the most delicious food, hiking the balkans is your gateway to an authentic balkan experience. Come skiing, dog sledging, snow shoeing and horse riding, and learn how to cook balkan food. As you are getting deeper and deeper into the mountains you will notice that this area is the home of a large population of mountain. The trail is around 100 km through some of the most incredible scenery. A guidebook to the peaks of the balkans trail, a circular route through the wild and rugged borderlands of montenegro, albania and kosovo. By using shepherd paths and footways, the trail winds through high alpine mountains up to 2300 meters above the sea level and leads through mountains scenery, with a diversity of breathtaking landscapes, varying from green valley to crystalclear mountain lakes.

I did the peaks of the balkans tour two years in a row 20172018 and i was extremely satisfied. The peaks of the balkans or the albanian alps are a hikers paradise. Peaks of europe isnt a traditional landscape photography book. Guidebook to the peaks of the balkans trail, a 192km trek through montenegro, albania and kosovo. Through montenegro, albania and kosovo cicerone trekking abraham, rudolf on. Peaks of the balkans trail is a 192km crossborder trekking trail through the accursed mountains of albania, kosovo, and montenegro. This guide describes the peaks of the balkans trail, a 192km circular route through the spectacularly wild and rugged borderlands of montenegro, albania and kosovo in europe, with around a third of the trek lying in each country. Pristina peja, kosovo meet with our guide on your arrival at pristina airport, then departure for the city of peja.

This horse farm sits on the peaks of the balkans trail making it a great destination. Peaks of the balkans the natural adventure company. What is peaks of the balkans this is the first lengthy hiking trail to traverse the western balkans, an area where ancient tracks connect remote regions. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The premise of the route was to offer a culturally immersive adventure travel and sustainable tourism product that could also help support local families in remote mountain areas. On this 192 km trail you will use shepherd paths and footways, and the trail winds through alpine mountains up to 2300 m altitude. The tours offered by adnan and his team are simply fantastic and worth every penny. The balkans 192 books meet your next favorite book. Sep 17, 2018 the uncornered market travel blog has a very detailed blog on the peaks of the balkans.

Guidebook to walking the peaks of the balkans trail. The guest houses works three years and many times it is used also as a restaurant after daily hiking or snowshoeing tours. We trekked in splendid isolation meeting only the wonderfully hospitable local people, spending nights in tiny hamlets and villages where the outside world seemed to have had very. At the end, the people i met were what i remembered most. The special in the program are two very special spots. The peaks of the balkans trail is a 192 kilometres 119 miles long hiking route. Its the result of a 5month adventure across 17 countries told through the lens of a european travel photographer who took 29 years to finally explore the continent where he was born. The 192kilometre signposted trail winds through the remote and unspoilt mountainous regions of albania, kosovo and montenegro in the southern end of the dinaric alps in south east europe. Over the course of ten stages it circles the balkans border land between albania, kosovo and montenegro. This book features a series of photos with a focus on the storytelling as much as the imagery. The peaks of balkans tour explores the beauty of the albanian alps, the lushness of the belegu, decani and bogicevica pastures in kosovo and montenegro, and everything in between we will begin with a guided walk in tirana, the capital of albania. Get ready to explore one of the last remaining hiking heavens in europe.

Pdf download the peaks of the balkans trail free unquote. The peaks of the balkans map can be purchased through amazon and huber. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The trail follows part of the rout planned in peaks of the balkans, but i have customised the route in order to give a lucky few the very best experience that these unique mountains have to offer.

If you are into adventure and the outdoors, and you want a life changing experience. Balkan natural adventure is a representative for the sale of the rudolph abrahams book, peaks of the balkans. It includes minimum transfers 8 days of hike inclusive some of the best parts of the mountains not included in the classic peaks of the balkans trail. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The premise of the route was to offer a culturally immersive adventure travel and sustainable tourism product that could also help support local families in remote mountain ar. 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. Three peaks of the balkans walking in this genuinely remote and undeveloped region of the balkans was an experience more akin to trekking in wild nepal than europe.

Guest house shqiponja in drelaj is the original guest house opened when the trail was established. In the upper part of vusanje village, the dedushi guest house in prokletije national park offers spectacular views of the most rugged mountain peaks in montenegro and albania. Gjeravica the highest peak of kosovo and gerbaja valley in montenegro. Please use the contact us form for any essential messages. This horse farm sits on the peaks of the balkans trail making it a great destination for thruhiking or multiday family adventures.

The tour to koman lake, valbona and theth is a special interest hiking tour program exclusively designed to offer participants the best combination of pristine wild nature, unforgettable ferry ride through the heart of the albanian alps, local folklore and traditions. Peaks of the balkans hiking beyond borders in albania. According to bradt travel guides, the komani lake journey is described as one of the worlds greatest boat trips. The transnational peaks of the balkans leads through one of the remote and wild mountainous region of western balkans. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Peaks of the balkans guides balkan natural adventure. Technically speaking, the trails are marked, but the quality and frequency of the markings varies widely from country to country. This day tour of tirana offers you a different insight into the capital of albania. Peaks of the balkans tour around the alps and more. The uncornered market travel blog has a very detailed blog on the peaks of the balkans. The region is known for the hospitality of its inhabitants, which visitors can enjoy while staying in one of the traditional houses that can be found along the trail in all three countries. This is the first englishlanguage guidebook to hiking the peaks of the balkans. Depending on your arrival time, visit the peja ethnographic museum retracing the history of albanians and the patriarchal monastery, an important orthodox religious center.

We rely fully on the personality and professionalism of the people we work with. Balkan natural adventure is in a constant search for new talent in guiding experience to make the best team of peaks of the balkans guide team. More extensive list of the highest mountains, in broader sense, in mainland balkan peninsula, corresponding highest peaks, and locations rila musala, 2,925 m, bulgaria, highest mountain in bulgaria and the balkans. The peaks of the balkans pob is a 192km crossborder trekking. The peaks of the balkans pob is a 192km crossborder trekking trail through the accursed mountains of albania, kosovo and montenegro. Hope to see you out in the wild mountains of the earth.