Gërmia Park and Bear Sanctuary of Prishtina
Gërmia is a regional park located northeast of Prishtina and has a total of 62km2. It is part of the mountain massif of the Rudope Mountains which stretch from the Black Mountains of Skopje to the Kopaonik Mountains. The highest point is Butovci, 1050m above sea level.
What’s Included
Guide
Professional mountain guide, friendly and English-speaking
Lunch bags
Sandwich and fresh fruits
More Info
Two available trails: the turtle path for the ‘lazy’ of approximately 4 kilometers and the bear path for those with greater stamina with a total of 8.8 kilometers.
There was no law that regulated the protection and keeping of bears in Kosova for so many years, but now the “ Bear Sanctuary” shelters 15 rescued bears from Kosova and Albania, who are kept in spacious cages with decent management.
Itinerary
- We start biking from Prishtina and continue through the villages Lukar, Grastice, and Mramor. The entire route is on the road … surrounded by mountains and old houses.
- We will ride at a relaxed pace: 10-15 kilometers during the six-hour period. The trip allows you to really experience the region and its a unique atmosphere.
- We will stop in Badovci lake city for coffee and then e continue back to Prishtina.
Location
Gërmia, Prishtinë
Note: The actual itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions, and forecasts, road conditions, etc.For further details about the itinerary, please write to us on info@butterflyoutdoor.com
Details
- People: 4-16
- Difficulty: Easy
- Duration: 6-8 hours
- When to do: May through October
