Trekking

Balkan Three Peaks Challenge

Albania · Accursed Mountains

Link Korab, Gjeravica, and Zla Kolata in one multi-day mountain challenge.

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Route overview

Most itineraries use Radomire, Junik, and Valbonë as the key access bases for Korab, Gjeravica, and Zla Kolata, with summit days linked by transfers rather than one continuous trail. Arrivals from the UK usually begin with london -> tirana or skopje, then overland cross-border support before the route moves on between the mountain bases.

Why travellers choose this trip

This trip links Korab, Gjeravica, and Zla Kolata in one itinerary. Typical departures run over 6-8 days, using bases around Radomire, Junik, and Valbonë. It suits strong trekkers comfortable with long days and repeated climbing effort looking for three clear summit days, varied terrain, and a real sense of travel between mountain regions.

Three named summits, multiple mountain bases, and a route that lets you experience very different terrain and mountain atmosphere within one trip.

Route stages

Stage 1

Korab summit day from Radomire

Radomire to Radomire

Distance
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Time
10h

Summit day focused on Korab, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Stage 2

Gjeravica summit day from Junik

Junik to Junik

Distance
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Ascent
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Time
10h

Summit day focused on Gjeravica, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Stage 3

Zla Kolata summit day from Valbonë

Valbonë to Valbonë

Distance
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Ascent
Varies
Time
10h

Summit day focused on Zla Kolata, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Mountains summited on this trip

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Route Mountain Groups 3

Balkan Three Peaks

Korab, Gjeravica, and Zla Kolata grouped as one cross-border mountain challenge across Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro.

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