High Scardus Trail
North Macedonia / Kosovo / Albania · Europe · Multi-day trek · score 63/100
At a glance
| Countries | North Macedonia; Kosovo; Albania |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Sharr-Korab-Deshat-Jablanica-Galichica |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 362 km |
| Typical duration | 20 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 2764 m |
| Best season | mid-Jun to mid-Oct |
| Start | Staro Selo (MK) |
| End | Sveti Naum, Lake Ohrid (MK) |
| Permit / guide | no |
| Special gear | none |
Score
63/100
GIZ-backed 20-stage traverse of five little-visited ranges up to 2764 m; phenomenal remote scenery, pathless sections in Kosovo demand experience
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Cicerone guidebook published 2024
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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