Self-guided hiking in Albania and the Balkans
Walk Albania and the Balkans at your own pace. Explore the Albanian Alps and the Peaks of the Balkans, follow quieter trails through the Hidden Valley and along the High Scardus Trail, or discover the Albanian coast on foot.
Compare the journeys below to find the landscape, trip length and walking challenge that suit you. Each itinerary explains its route, accommodation and the support included.
Choose your hiking route
8-day self-guided Albanian Alps
Classic circuit with Komani Lake, Valbona, Theth and the Blue Eye
8-day self-guided Albanian Coastal Trail
Coastal paths, olive groves and hilltop villages between the Ionian Sea and Llogara
8-day self-guided Peaks of the Balkans trek
Hiking beyond borders in Albania and Montenegro – the highlights
8-day self-guided Hidden Valley trek
Ancient caravan routes and homestays in southern Albania’s Zagoria Valley
8-day self-guided High Scardus Trail
Demanding self-guided trek through Albania’s eastern highlands, including Mount Korab
11-day self-guided Peaks of the Balkans
Hiking beyond borders in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro