Kosovo · Trekking

6-Hour Hajla Peak Trek from Peja through Rugova Valley

6 Hours Round trip from Peja Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ascend the 2403 m-high Hajla peak for breathtaking vistas of Montenegro and Kosovo
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views of Rugova Valley from the trail
  • 03 Follow a route connected to the Peaks of the Balkans and Via Dinarica
  • 04 Pass through Rugova Canyon on the way to Pepaj mountain village

Hike Hajla, a 2403 m-high peak offering stunning views of Montenegro and Kosovo. Join a guided hike from Peja town or your hotel, starting at Shtupeq i Madh village. This trail, part of the Peaks of the Balkans and Via Dinarica, leads through the scenic mountains of Rugova Valley.

Hike Hajla, a 2403 m-high peak offering stunning views of Montenegro and Kosovo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Peja
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hajla Peak Hike through Rugova Valley

  • On this panoramic tour, we'll start with a one-hour transfer from Peja, passing through Rugova Canyon up to Pepaj mountain village, right at the centre of the beautiful Rugova Valley.
  • You can meet your guide/driver at our office in Peja, or optionally be picked up from your accommodation in Peja. Start hiking on the eastern side of Hajla Mountain up to the summit at 2403 m altitude, which is centrally located along the Via Dinarica trail, from where we will have magnificent panoramic views towards the rest of the Accursed Mountains peaks.
  • Start walking down over the magnificent Hajla ridge and back to Pepaj village via a circular route through Pepaj Valley, followed by transport back to Peja.

Duration: 5-6 hrs. Level: moderate hike. +850 m / -850 m. 12 km.

Hajla ridge, Rugova Valley, Rugova Canyon, Pepaj mountain village

Where this trip takes you

Hajla ridge, Rugova Valley, Rugova Canyon, Pepaj mountain village

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All fees and taxes for national parks and VAT
  • English-speaking Kosovo guide, with some other languages available
  • Transportation by 4x4
  • Sandwich

What's Not Included

  • All meals (breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner)
  • Any items not specifically mentioned in the program
  • International travel insurance
  • Optional tips for the leader, guides/drivers, and local staff
  • Souvenirs and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pejë
Tour start
Peja
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Peja.

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