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PublisherCicerone Press

ISBN-101852847700

ISBN-139781852847708

eBay Product ID (ePID)235833856

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Book TitlePeaks of the Balkans Trail : Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicEurope / Eastern, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Hiking

FeaturesNew Edition

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation

AuthorRudolf Abraham

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight2.9 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal796.52209496

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentMap 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) - Çeremi (Albania) via the Prosllopit Pass Stage 3 Çeremi (Albania) - Dobërdol (Albania) Stage 4 Dobërdol (Albania) - Milishevc (Kosovo) Stage 5 Milishevc (Kosovo) - Rekë e Allagës (Kosovo) Stage 6 Rekë e Allagës (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

SynopsisA guidebook to trekking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. Passing through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro, the 183km circular route can be completed in around a fortnight. The walking itself is not difficult, although the route passes through some remote areas and demands a moderate level of fitness. The route is presented anti-clockwise from Theth (Albania) in 10 stages of between 10 and 28km. Also included are a handful of optional detours to climb neighbouring peaks and visit local sites of interest. 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage Everything you need to plan a successful trip: how to get to the route, when to go, what to take , and information on cross-border permits Accommodation listings included Geology, history, plants and wildlife Language notes and glossary, A guidebook to trekking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. Passing through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro, the 183km circular route can be completed in around a fortnight. The walking itself is not difficult, although the route passes through some remote areas and demands a moderate level of fitness. The route is presented anti-clockwise from Theth (Albania) in 10 stages of between 10 and 28km. Also included are a handful of optional detours to climb neighbouring peaks and visit local sites of interest. 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage Everything you need to plan a successful trip: how to get to the route, when to go, what to take, and information on cross-border permits Accommodation listings included Geology, history, plants and wildlife Language notes and glossary, 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. Developed to promote sustainable local tourism and transcend political borders, it winds its way through the spectacular scenery of the Prokletije mountains, taking in high passes and remote valleys. Since its launch, the trail's popularity has continued to rise: however, despite increasing visitor numbers, the area - off-limits to foreigners until comparatively recently - remains underdeveloped and unspoilt. The route can be hiked in around two weeks: it is presented in 10 daily stages and the guide also includes suggestions for excursions to bag neighbouring peaks and visit local sites of interest. While a moderate level of fitness is assumed, the walking itself is not difficult and makes use of existing paths and tracks. Food and accommodation are offered in traditional guesthouses in villages that often feel like somewhere time forgot. Offering comprehensive advice on travel, permits and safety and details of local facilities, services and accommodation, the guide contains all the information needed to plan a successful trip. Clear route description is illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping, and a short summary of the terrain and any particular difficulties is given at the beginning of each stage. Background information on geology, geography and history is also provided, as well as a useful glossary of words and phrases in Montenegrin and Albanian., Guidebook to the Peaks of the Balkans, a 192km trek through Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. The trek, which can comfortably be completed in less than a fortnight, is well waymarked and covers terrain between 670m and 2300m in altitude, taking in remote valleys, dramatic mountain passes, stunning scenery and villages untouched by time.

LC Classification NumberGV199.44