Distance: 15.8 KM


Uphill: 1150
Downhill 1100 
Minimal elevation: 1438 Maximal Elevation 2276 

This day will begin with a 4x4 transfer to the village of Kuqishte where you will begin your hike over the border into Montenegro. This intense 15.8-kilometer hike offers some of the region’s most breathtaking views, passing several glacial lakes and water sources. Some people decide to divide this hike in two parts: a 7.4-kilometer ascent on the first day and 8.4 kilometre descent on the second day however, BNA suggest to give a push to the hike and finish this in one day. As such it is not the longest hike during the trip. This part of the mountain is expected to be “tourist free”, and it offers spectacular views  at the City of Peja, and the rest of the accursed mountains.

Distance: 20 KM

Uphill: 719
Downhill 125 
Minimal elevation: 1152 Maximal Elevation 2100

This is one of the longest hikes during your trip, however it is not that difficult as there are not to many steep parts during the trail. 

You will be crossing through Hrid lake one and continue through some shepherds villages. 

Distance: 15 KM

Uphill: 1025
Downhill 449 
Minimal elevation: 1152 Maximal Elevation 1920 

We will provide a transfer by 4x4 from Plav to Vuthaj , where you will begin the 15 kilometre hike to the historic Albanian village of Theth. The path passes along the craggiest part of the Accursed mountains or Prokletje/Albanian Alps, which was a forbidden zone during the Communist era. In addition to the dramatic cliffs that form the backdrop for the day’s hike, you will also see a military bunker and the old border crossing signs as you cross into Albania. The hike finishes in the remote village of Theth, which is famous for its traditional way of life and stone houses. We will stay in one with a local family. 

Distance: 10 KM

Uphill: 436
Downhill 266 
Minimal elevation: 496 Maximal Elevation 784 

The village of Theth is one of the most picturesque places in Northern Albania. Preserved by the wild nature and very bad roads, the village has still the kulla and other buildings dating back in middle ages. 

The village is 100 per cent roman catholic, and has the most unique structure in the world. Kulla e Ngujimit, which is a three story rock building with no windows. It served as the self imposed exile for people who were involved in blood feuds. 

You will spend this day walking in the village toward the waterfalls and naturally created “bath-tubs” of the river Shala. This is a short relaxing walk full of culture and natural beauties. For return one can choose a car transfer or a walk in the same road.  At the end of the hike you will be picked up to be transferred to Montenegro. for your last night. 

Distance: 14 KM

Uphill: 1068
Downhill 792 
Minimal elevation: 745 Maximal Elevation 1759 

Today you will do one of Albania’s most iconic hikes from Theth (745 m) over the Valbona Pass (1759 m) to the town of Valbona (995 m) in the heart of the eponymous national park. This 14-kilometer route follows the path of an ancient mule track linking the tribal regions of Shala and Nikaj. The hike goes through a narrow crest that gives a view in both of the valleys and it the most southern glacier in the world. After a difficult ascent, you will walk slowly in the track to get to the village of Valbona.

You will be walking between the catholic valley of Shala and the Muslim valley of Valbona. The Albanian Catholics are descendants of pro Venetian Albanians living in the city of Shkodra. These are the most southern Roman Catholics in Europe as the divide between the Orthodoxy and Roman Catholics is Croatia. The Albanian catholic tribes have moved to these mountains to preserve their religion from the ottoman rule. 

July 21: Valbona - Cerrem 

This trail will go through Kollata and it is the longest trail of the hike. This has been opened as the usual Valbona Cerrem trail is mostly a tractor trail offering very little. The Kollata trail is very nice and offers views on the steep rocky mountains of Kollata which are used for climbing.  

July 22: Cerem - Doberdol 

Distance: 15 KM

Uphill: 1025
Downhill 449 
Minimal elevation: 1152 Maximal Elevation 1920 

You will walk between two shepherds villages which are inhabited only during the summer in order to use the abundant pastures. Doberdol a village which is connected to the world only by small tracks is not reachable by cars. On the way you will pass through the village of Balqin, part of the Gashi valley from where also the Gashi tribe comes from. This part of the mountains are under strict protection, as they are also home to glacial lakes of Sulbica platou. 

Distance: 18 KM

Uphill: 915
Downhill 980 
Minimal elevation: 1534 Maximal Elevation 2290 

This path will take you to Kosovo a border which is almost not protected at all. However during the communist regimes in this part of the world this was the border between Albania and Yugoslavia and one of the most protected borders in the world. 

You will be hiking again between two shepherds villages in two different countries, however sharing same culture and language. These two valleys have been connected by culture but disconnected by political borders. Sleepover in Gjervica hotel.