{"id":76440,"date":"2026-06-21T23:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T21:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kart.no\/produkt\/the-peaks-of-the-balkans-trail\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T22:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:50:58","slug":"the-peaks-of-the-balkans-trail","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/produkt\/the-peaks-of-the-balkans-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"The Peaks of the Balkans Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The landscape and the journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rudolf Abraham connects mountain passes, pasture valleys and villages across three countries. Guesthouse and mountain accommodation brings local hospitality into a continuous circuit, linking different valleys into one Balkan walking journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Routes and itinerary options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The approximately 192 kilometres have ten stages, generally taking under two weeks. Theth, Valbona, Dob\u00ebrdol, Plav and Vusanje feature, with side trips towards Grbaja valley, Gjeravica and Hajla offering opportunities for extra days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maps and practical planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1:50,000 maps, profiles and Cicerone GPX files accompany guesthouses, huts and facilities information. Border-crossing guidance helps preparation, but verify current permits, local requirements and trailhead transport. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choosing the right trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No technical climbing is required, but long days, remoteness and changing weather call for fitness and experience. Late spring\u2013autumn is the main period, with lingering high-pass snow possible. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>English-language guidebook by Rudolf Abraham. Second edition, published in 2025. 168 pages. ISBN 9781786312310.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Trek around 192 km through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro in ten stages, with maps, profiles and practical border-crossing advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rudolf Abraham connects mountain passes, pasture valleys and villages across three countries. 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