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The Peaks of the Balkans Trail Rudolf Abraham

The Peaks of the Balkans Trail By Rudolf Abraham

The Peaks of the Balkans Trail by Rudolf Abraham


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Guidebook to the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, a 192km trek through Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. 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.

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The Peaks of the Balkans Trail: Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo by Rudolf Abraham

A guidebook to the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, a circular route through the wild and rugged borderlands of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. 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.

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.

Welcoming guesthouses and homestays offer accommodation and delicious local cuisine on route, though camping is also a possibility. 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.

About Rudolf Abraham

Rudolf Abraham was born in London. Since graduating in 1995, he has traveled extensively in eastern Turkey, the south Caucasus, Iran and the Central Asian republics. He lived in Croatia from 1999 to 2001, working as an English teacher in Zagreb, and has made numerous trips into the mountains of Croatia and Slovenia. Previous titles for Cicerone include Walking in Croatia, The Islands of Croatia and The Mountains of Montenegro.

Table of Contents

Map 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) - ceremi (Albania) via the Prosllopit Pass Stage 3 ceremi (Albania) - Doberdol (Albania) Stage 4 Doberdol (Albania) - Milishevc (Kosovo) Stage 5 Milishevc (Kosovo) - Reke e Allages (Kosovo) Stage 6 Reke e Allages (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

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CIN1852847700G
9781852847708
1852847700
The Peaks of the Balkans Trail: Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo by Rudolf Abraham
Used - Good
Paperback
Cicerone Press
2019-09-20
160
N/A
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