Description
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
About the Author
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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781852847708
Author Rudolf Abraham
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 8mm
