Ivan Beeckmans

I think the highlight was going to the highest peak on day 3 to the Three Peaks Border, I believe that was from Valbonia (where the horses took our luggage) to Doberdol. What I liked about that day was the variety; steep trek to the top, slow decent through meadows, jumping from huge rock to huge rock, and finally meandering through a forest in the rain. Other highlights included walking on the ridge on one day and crossing the forbidden bridge above the Blue Eye. There were so many highlights it would be hard to choose just one…so I haven’t 😉

I would tell them that it is a difficult but worthy trek. I have learned that not everyone is a hiker and that no matter how worthwhile the views for me, a person has to be physically and mentally prepared for the hard work it takes to climb the peaks to enjoy the vistas. I feel very fortunate to have climbed the Peaks of the Balkans and hope that it will be preserved for others to enjoy it, too.