Dobërdol Mountain Village – Gjeravica Summit loop from Dobërdol

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Albania

Kukës

Dobërdol Mountain Village – Gjeravica Summit loop from Dobërdol

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Dobërdol Mountain Village – Gjeravica Summit loop from Dobërdol

08:03

18.2km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.40 km for 5.99 km

After 9.85 km for 4.94 km

Waypoints

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Bashkimi Guesthouse, Doberdol

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In June 2023, overnight stays with dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch cost €30 per person. The food is plentiful & delicious. The "shower toilets" found in most guesthouses are …

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395 m

Dobërdol Mountain Village

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Doberdol is an idyllic mountain village... Herds of horses and cows roam freely and the people are simply welcoming

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3.35 km

Albania–Kosovo Border Pass (Lumi Gashit)

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Here you cross the border between Albania and Kosovo on a pass

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6.65 km

Zemra Lake (Heart Lake)

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Clear, cold mountain lake that you pass on the way to the summit of Gjeravica. It takes its name from its shape reminiscent of a heart.

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7.63 km

Lakes Below Gjeravica

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From here it is not far to the summit

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9.01 km

Gjeravica Peak (2,656 m)

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The highest peak in Kosovo (but no longer official). I think the route up there is easy, but you should be careful because there are a lot of mines on …

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9.13 km

Gjeravica Summit

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Impressive view to Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro.

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18.2 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

2.23 km

669 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

2.23 km

669 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

4°C

-2°C

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Comments

July 1, 2022,🇦🇱/🇽🇰 Auf den höchsten Gipfel des Kosovo, Gjeravica

Today we let the Peaks of the Balkans rest for a day. We want to climb the highest mountain in Kosovo, Gjeravica. ⛰ First we cross the Doberdol valley to the end, passing herds of free-roaming cows and horses. It's just nice to see mother cows with their calves. From the pass you can already see the first foothills of …

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