🇦🇱🥾Peaks of the Balkans in Autumn 🍂 |  Epic 9-Day Solo Trek Across 3 Countries

🍂 Peaks of the Balkans Trail in Autumn | Full trekking documentary 📍 Albania 🇦🇱 • Kosovo 🇽🇰 • Montenegro 🇲🇪 🥾 9 days • 150 km • ⛰️ ±10,000 m elevation • ⛺ Wild camping • 🍂 October 2024 Join me on an unforgettable solo journey through the wild heart of the Balkans, crossing Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro on foot. Over nine days and 150 km, this adventure led me through hidden valleys, windswept summits, magnificent autumn landscapes, and quiet nights spent wild camping beneath the stars. Nestled within the Accursed Mountains (Bjeshkët e Nemuna / Prokletije Проклетије) of the Dinaric Alps, this is one of Europe's most remote and spectacular mountain landscapes. Along the way, I share thoughts, reflections, and moments from the trail — the challenges, the beauty, and the unpredictability that make long-distance trekking such a rewarding adventure. 🧭 Trail itinerary (revisited) : 📅 14 - 22/10/2024 ⏱️ 9 days ↔ 150 km distance ↗ ↘ ± 11 km elevation gain and loss Bus transfert from Shkodër ➜ Ferry on Komani Lake ➜ Bus transfert ➜ Valbona 940m @ Albania 🇦🇱 ➜ Zla Kolata 2535m 🇲🇪 (aka Kollata e Keqe, highest mountain in Montenegro) ➜ Çerem 1190m ➜ Aljuci Pass 1916m ➜ Dobërdol 1800m ➜ Gjeravica 2656m 🇽🇰 (highest summit in Kosovo) ➜ Ćafa Bogićes 2095m ➜ Roshkodol 1660m ➜ Liqenat 2341m ➜ Babina Polje 1530m ➜ Hridsko Jezero 1986m ➜ Plav 945m @ Montenegro 🇲🇪 ➜ Bora 2106m ➜ Vusanje 990m ➜ Buni i Jezerce lakes 1800m ➜ Theth 750m @ Albania 🇦🇱 ➜ Bus transfert back to Shkodër 💬 Have you hiked the Peaks of the Balkans, or is it still on your bucket list? And what has been your most memorable trek or wilderness adventure so far? I'd love to hear about your experiences, dream destinations, or answer any questions you may have about this route. 👍 If you enjoyed the journey, leaving a like is a great way to support the channel. 🔔 Subscribe for more immersive trekking films, mountain adventures, and outdoor expeditions. Cheers, and embrace nature's wonders 🤩 === Timestamps === 00:00 Intro & Itinerary 01:24 ⛴️ Ferry on Komani Lake 05:12 Day #1: 🥾 hiking up from Valbona 930m @ Albania 🌲 07:04 Day #2: ⛰️ Zla Kolata 2535 m | highest Peak in Montenegro 🇲🇪 10:24 Day #3: 🏞️ Cerem ➜ Doberdol 🌾 | through Hidden Valleys 16:42 Day #4: ⛰️ Gjeravica summit 2656m | Into the Wild @ Kosovo 🇽🇰 27:42 Day #5: ☔ Roshkodol ➜ Liqenat ➜ Babina Polje 🦎 | Drizzle and Lonely Trails 40:52 Day #6: 🌊 Hridsko Jezero Lake ➜ descent to Plav 🏡 @ Montenegro 50:11 Day #7: 🕷️ Bora ➜ Vusanje 🐍 | Endless Horizon above a Sea of Clouds 🌤️ 55:49 Day #8: ☀️ Buni i Jezerce lakes 1800m 🌄 | Wild Paradise beneath Rocky Peaks 1:04:26 Day #9: Final descent to Theth 750m 🏕️ Journey's End @ Albania 🇦🇱 #PeaksOfTheBalkans #Albania #Kosovo #Montenegro #Trekking #Hiking #Backpacking #WildCamping #SoloTravel #Mountains