Distance
Currency
⚡ Quick Facts
192 km
Distance
10 days
Duration
2,290 m
Peak Height
9,800 m
Elev. Gain
T3
Grade
Hard
Effort Rating
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🟢 Trail Status
Status
Open
Hemisphere
Northern
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
🗂️ Logistics
Permit
Yes
Visa
Generally none
Transport
Issues
Parking
Limited
Wild Camping
Tolerated
📊 Technical Details
Distance:
192 km
Route Type:
Loop
Grade:
T3
Navigation:
Hard
Suck Factor:
Mind your step
Direction:
Anticlockwise
Total Ascent:
9,800 m
Average distance per day:
19 km
Average ascent per day:
980 m
Max Elevation:
2,290 m
Min Elevation:
670 m
Highest Point:
Jelenka Pass / Tromeda
Lowest Point:
Near Cerem
SAC Trail Rating Scale
| T1 | Hiking: clear path, no exposure |
| T2 | Mountain Hiking: some uneven terrain |
| T3 | Difficult Mountain Hiking: exposed sections possible |
| T4 | Alpine Hiking: requires sure-footedness |
| T5 | Difficult Alpine Hiking: climbing experience needed |
| T6 | Very Difficult Alpine Hiking: advanced mountaineering |
| Info | Visit About > rating notes or SAC hiking difficulty ratings |
Suck Factor Scale
| A dream | Paved/hardpack (but you might reconsider after a 10-hour day) |
| Too easy | Firm dirt/gravel |
| Mind your step | Loose/uneven |
| A bit of a slog | Ongoing sapping surfaces |
| Make it stop! | A total energy sucker |
📅 Best Season
Peak
Shoulder
Off
💭 Logistics & Budget
🎒 Dirtbag
€25
per day
🧍 Average Joe
€55
per day
🎿 Flashpacker
€110
per day
Budget note:
Cash is king. ATMs only available in Plav, Theth (sometimes empty), and Valbona.
Wild Camping
Tolerated
Dog Friendly
No
Baggage Transfer
Yes
Permit Required
Yes
Permit note
Cross-border permit required for Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo borders. Must be arranged 2 weeks in advance.
Transport Access
Issues
Trailhead Parking
Limited
Visa
Generally none
Accommodation
Campsites
Guesthouses
Hostels
Hotels
Wild Camping
Accommodation
Wildcamping technically illegal in some National Park zones without permission but widely practiced near guesthouses/shepherd huts
🎶 Vibe
Remoteness:
Backcountry
Popularity:
Steady
Social Scene:
Friendly
Local Interaction:
Integrated
Tourist Overrun:
Low
Plushness:
Rustic
Trash Level:
Noticeable
Avg Local Income:
€5,500.00
Cannabis:
Severely enforced
Alcohol:
Ubiquitous
🛟 Safety & Inclusion
Terrorism Risk
Low
Political Risk
Low
Solo Female Safety
Moderate
LGBTQ+ Friendliness
Hidden
Racism Risk
Low
Muslim Friendliness
Fully integrated
Jewish Friendliness
Neutral
Phone Signal
Peak Finder
Charging Interval
Every 2-3 days
