The Albanian section of the Balkan Route, now available with GPS tracks, invites adventurers to traverse some of the country’s most precious landscapes. The trail stretches from Vermosh, near the border with Montenegro in northern Albania, down to Prespa National Park, where Albania meets North Macedonia.
Designed for nature enthusiasts and biodiversity explorers alike, the route encompasses some of Albania’s most treasured natural sites, including:
- Theth National Park
- Valbona National Park
- Korab-Koritnik Natural Park
- Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park
- Pogradec Protected Landscape
- Prespa National Park.
This trail offers more than a typical hiking experience. It provides a unique chance to explore Albania’s diverse ecosystems and the rich biodiversity that makes these landscapes so unique.
For more information and to access the GPS tracks, visit the official BGB – Albania – 418.71 km – Places and routes • Mapy.cz .
“Balkania Route” is a partnership project, that is carried out in Balkan countries with the main purpose of strengthening, supporting, and connecting existing trail infrastructure along the Balkan Green Belt, by creating a scenic hiking route called “Balkania Route” for promoting the biodiversity values of the countries and contributing to sustainable livelihoods.
