Via ferrataRugova Canyon, PejaKosovo
Via Ferrata Ari, Rugova
Kosovo's first via ferrata: around 500 metres of steel cable up the canyon wall, past two caves to the top of the gorge.
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Ascent
- 230 m
All hikesHiking
Gjeravica Peak
Kosovo's highest summit at 2,656 metres. We pass the glacial Gjeravica lake on the way up to the rocky summit ridge.
Key facts
- Difficulty
- Distance
- 13 km
- Duration
- 6–7 hours
- Ascent
- 900 m
- Highest point
- 2,656 m
- Meeting point
- Prishtina (exact point shared before departure)
Figures are approximate and may change with conditions and the final itinerary.
About this hike
Gjeravica is Kosovo's highest peak and one of the finest summits of the Accursed Mountains. The hike starts at Gropa e Erenikut above Junik and climbs steadily through mountain pastures towards the glacial Gjeravica lake.
After a break by the lake we continue towards the ridge. The final stretch crosses boulders and rock: it isn't technical, but it calls for sure footing and care. From the summit the view opens over the Accursed Mountains and the mountains of Albania.
Who it's for
Hikers with good fitness and experience of long days in the mountains. The weather changes fast at altitude, so we start early and adapt the plan to the conditions.
Best season: June to October.
What to bring
- Hiking shoes with good grip
- A 20–30 litre backpack
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Food and snacks for the whole day
- A wind and rain jacket
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- ID card or passport
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- Distance
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- Duration
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- Ascent
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- Distance
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- Duration
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- Ascent
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