Best of the High Scardus Trail (8 Days)

The details

The Best of the High Scardus Trail 8-day self-guided trip offers the classic High Scardus experience – ridgelines, alpine lakes, village hospitality and the most loved trail segments in one trip. The trip was designed by Butterfly Outdoor Adventure guides who have years of experience hiking on the High Scardus Trail.

We can adapt this itinerary around your interest, experience, schedule, and budget. You can schedule this trip to depart any day between mid-May and mid-September.

Uta Ibrahimi

UIMLA & UIAA Guide

Meto Chillimanov

UIMLA Guide

What’s included

Briefing and preparation

Pre-trip information, briefing with BOA guide, trail information (GPX files and maps) and permit.

Accommodation

5 nights accommodation in mountain huts

Transfer

Transfers to trailhead from Prishtina and from trailhead to Prizren

Food

All meals on the trail (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)

More info

The Best of the High Scardus Trail is best suited for experienced hikers, who are comfortable navigating trails and reading maps and want time away from crowds. This trip is designed with no vehicular transfers, so hikers are on the trail for 6 days. We can bring your bag to you on Day 4 (in Lubinje) for an additional fee.

Daily hikes are between 15 and 20 km, so you can expect to be hiking for between 4 and 6 hours a day (not including breaks). The first and last hiking days are the most challenging.

Itinerary

Stage: Arrive in Prishtina,
Activity: Briefing with guide,
Transfer: On your own,
Accommodation/Meals: On your own.

Stage: Trailhead to Luboten Peak – Brezovica,
Activity: Hike 18 km hike (+1.900 / -1,300m),
Transfer: Early transfer from your hotel to trailhead,
Accommodation/Meals: Dinner and accommodation in mountain hut.

Stage: Brezovica – Prevalla,
Activity: Hike 13 km (+950m / -1,078m),
Transfer: On your own,
Accommodation/Meals: All included.

Stage: Prevalla – Lubinje,
Activity: Hike 17 km (+900m/-1,100m),
Transfer: On your own,
Accommodation/Meals: All included.

Stage: Lubinje (Kobilica) – Vejce,
Activity: Hike 12 km (+1,300/-1,200m),
Transfer: On your own,
Accommodation/Meals: All included.

Stage: Vejce – Bozovce,
Activity: Hike 17 km (+700m / -850m),
Transfer: On your own,
Accommodation/Meals: All included.

Stage: Bozovce – Brod – Prizren,
Activity: Hike 21 km (+1,174m/-1,010m),
Transfer: Transfer to Prizren (includes bag),
Accommodation/Meals: Breakfast, lunch provided, Hotel and dinner on your own.

Stage: Prizren,
Activity: Tour Prizren,
Transfer: On your own,
Accommodation/Meals: On your own.

Note: The actual itinerary and the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecast, road conditions, etc. For further details on the itinerary, please write to us at info@butterflyoutdoor.com.