Liqenat govës a e Ru Development and Promotion of Gryk PEJË / PEĆ Velika 2212 m 05 New Via Dinarica Routes in Kosovo* Çakor 07 1849 m Connecting Naturally 06 2412 m MONTENEGRO o Trail 6 - No. 7058 o Parku Kombëtar 2426 m v 08 “Bjeshkët e Nemuna” Desni Meteh Montenegr Koso National Park “Accursed Mountains” 2461 m ojevica Babino Polje Skic KOSOVO* Trail 5 - No. 7056 Plav Connecting Trails Treskavac Trail 4 - No. 7057 STRELLC Djuricka Rijeka 09 Via Dinarica is a route that passes through the most Bogićevica attractive mountain areas of the Dinaric Alps, linking the Hridsko Jezero a Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ic v Kosovo*, Montenegro, Republic of Northern Macedonia and e Serbia. The luscious nature of this region is ornate with ić g 11 rugged karst landscapes, dense alpine forests, deep canyon Nacionalni Park o gorges, glacial lakes and breath taking sights. “Prokletije” B Trail 3 - No. 7318 10 13 Via Dinarica itself is a platform that serves to promote and National Park 14 “Accursed Mountains” Trekufiri G develop the local communities and small businesses that je are active locally, nationally and internationally in the field 2366 m ra of hospitality, tourism, agriculture and cultural heritage by vic 15 connecting the countries and communities of the Dinaric ë Alps and offering a unique and diversified tourist product. DEÇAN / DEČANE 12 Most of the region is located in the heart of the central 2656 m Dinaric Alps – one of Europe’s most unexplored mountain ranges. Each country offers a vast range of activities, from adventure to relaxation, on both land and water. B 23 jes Irz hk Prh Hiking, biking and trekking are popular activities and white Montenegro ët water rafting is a well developed adventure sport. In e 16 Ju addition, there are more and more bed and breakfast being Albania ni established in mountain villages as well as small guest ku houses that offer accommodation, traditional cuisine and t light outdoor activities. The exploration of nature of this region promises to be an adventure of a lifetime. Gashi River Trail 2 - No. 7317 ALBANIA Qafa e staneve të Zogit Koso 21 18 Albania 22 JUNIIK v o Via Dinarica 20 19 main transversale 17 Via Dinarica Local Connecting Trails Difficulty Level: EMERGENCY SERVICE 112 DO NOT LITTER NO OPEN FIRES DIFFICULTY ATENTION : 24 Trail No 1 Rural and mountain trail for hiking and biking, starting from USE OF HIKING TRAILS AT YOUR OWN RISK ! WALK ONLY ON MARKED HIKING TRAILS ! village Molliq of the Municipality of Gjakovë/Ðakovica and Molliq ending at the border with Albania, at the crossing in Kamenica, No. 7078 close to village Gegaj in Tropoja. This publication has been produced through a grant Trail No 2 Gjocaj-Brahë-Stanet e Zogit-“Rrasa e Zogit” 25 provided by the Regional Cooperation Council’s Tourism Gjocaj Mountain saddle – “Rrasa e Zogit” Peak Development and Promotion Project, funded by the No. 7317 European Union. Trail No 3 Attractive mountain trail, with a visible trail which traverses special areas with coniferous forests, Alpine pastures and many streams. Zalli i Rrupës - Pllaqica-Dobrosh Lakes - Bogiqe Qafa e Kamenicës Pllaçica After Pllaqica, the trail passes to the mountains and peak of the Trail 1 - No. 7078 The content of this document publication is the sole three-border point, to continue toward Tropoja's Lake and the three - border point - Doberdol Mountain saddle responsibility of the Community Development Fund and No. 7318 Mountain saddle of Doberdol. Sheremet does not necessarily reflect the views of the Regional Trail No 4 Cooperation Council or the European Union. Stanet e Belegut Stanet e Belegut - Beleg mountain saddle - Rupa’s Peak No. 7057 Trail No 5 (*) This designation is without prejudice to positions on Mountain of Beleg Qafa e Morines status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ No. 7056 Trail No 6 The trails start in the Mountain of Milishevc, to continue toward Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. Roshkodol and the southern part of Podina. Arriving at Plava's Note: The service providers with number 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 and 2 6 2 7 2 8 do not appear on the map as they are distanced from the trail Milishevc Lake opens the possibility of climbing to the Great Podina (Podina e Madhe) and return to the western mountains of Montenegro and No. 7058 Albania. but are included as service providers that can offer different services. Business Name: Hotel Kalaja Business Name: Restaurant Trofta e Junikut Address: Belle – Deçan/Dečane George 09 Adress: Jasiq, Junik/Junik 21 Tour Operators Hiking Trips Contact person: Istref Aliqkaj Tel. +383 49 699 333 DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF Tel: +383 44 846 884 Restaurant Trout of Junik is located in Junik-Jasiq. The restaurant is built on the gorge Hotel Kalaja is an old style building located at the hill of Belle village by of Ereniku River making your stay pleasant in all 4 seasons. The restaurant is located Name: Shoqata e Bjeshkatarëve ”Gjeravica” New Via Dinarica Routes in Kosovo* the river in Deçan/Dečani Gorge at 913m altitude, and 8.8 km from Deçan/Dečani 17km from Gjeravica peak considered the highest in Kosovo. Address: Rr. Mbretresha Teutë, Pejë / Peć 01 city center. Offers traditional food, accommodation and guides for hike and bike trails. Phone: +383 44 497 715 +383 44 221 365 E-mail: [email protected] Connecting Naturally Business Name: Restaurant Ereniku Business Name: Restaurant Natyra Address: Jasiq, Junik/Junik 22 10 Name: Kosova Outdoor Address: Deçan/Dečane Tel/Mob:+383 44 782 714 Address: Pejë / Peć 02 Tel: +383 44 811 415 Restaurant Ereniku is located at 3th km Junik-Jasiq in the gorges of Ereniku Phone: +383 44 350 511 The restaurant is located close to a river and offers fish as well as other River making your stay pleasant. It offers fresh trout fish, and other traditional food. E-mail: [email protected] local food goat and lamb meat, fli, leqenik. Business Name: Hotel Grand Gjeravica Name: Outdoor Kosovo 03 Business Name: Restaurant Gryka 11 Adress: Gropa e Erenikut, Junik/Junik 23 Address: Pejë / Peć Address: Deçan/Dečane Tel: +383 45 438 525; +383 44 568 622 Phone: +383 49 168 566, +383 44 221 365 Contact person: Naim Kuçi This brand new touristic facility is set up in Gropa e Erenikut where hikers Email: [email protected] Tel: +383 44 274 267 end or start Via Dinarica trail. It has accommodation capacity for 30 people in 14 The restaurant is located across the road in the Deçan/Dečani Gorge 3 km from rooms, with 100-seat restaurant service and a conference room of 50 people. city center, 1 km from Monastery and connects with Via Dinarica Trail. It offers fish, Name: Rugova Hiking 04 pizza and other local food during all year. Address: Pejë / Peć Pejë/Peć Service Providers Phone: +383 49 126 443 E-mail: [email protected] Business Name: NSH Gryka Business Name: Restaurant Iliria 01 Address: Str. Luan Haradinaj, Deçan/Dečane 12 Address: Malaj, Rugovë/Rugovo Name: Shijo edhe Ti Contact person: Brahim Lajqi Tel: +383 44 131 143 Address: Pejë / Peć 05 Tel: +383 44 148 348 Relaxing atmosphere and great food. Phone: +383 44 142 938 This place offers beautiful views on the river and has an access road to the trail. E-mail: [email protected] Business Name: Restaurant Tropikana Address: Isniq/Istinić Road, Deçan/Dečane 13 Business Name: Hotel Panorama Name: Klubi Alpin, Prishtina 02 T el: +383 44 180 554 Address: Prishtinë / Priština 06 Address: Shtupeq i Madh, Rugovë/Rugovo Excellent place offering rich menu with traditional food. Phone: +383 44 312 744 Contact person: Petrit Nikqi E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +383 49 677 777 This brand-new hotel was opened in 2016 offering accommodation for 38 people in Business Name: Hotel Eliza its five bungalows and the main building. It offers standard and traditional local food Address: Isniq/Istinić, Deçan/Dečane 14 Name: Balkan Nature Adventure with a great views over Lumbardhi and Guri i Kuq Peaks. Contact person: Qendrim Haxhnikaj Gjeravica/Djeravica Peak Address: Pejë / Peć 07 Tel: +383 44 286 570 Phone: +383 45 505 261 +383 49 661 105 Surrounded by beautiful environment you will find a perfect place to rest and eat E-mail: [email protected] Business Name: Restaurant Bjeshka delicious food. Address: Shtupeq i Madh, Rugovë/Rugovo 03 Gjakovë/Ðakovica Service Providers Contact person: Agron Nikqi Name: Kujtim Rrahmani Tel: +383 44 291 394 Business Name: Hotel Rio de Generio Address: Gjakovë / Ðakovica 08 Address: Deçan/Dečane 15 Business Name: Hotel- Restaurant “Koshare Tel: +383 45 676 015 The 80-seat restaurant's food is located where the bike trail passes and offers E-mail: [email protected] traditional food. Nearby accommodation can be arranged too. Tel: +383 44 409 009 Address: Koshare, Botushë, Gjakovë/Ðakovica 24 Calmness and beautiful nature will make your stay pleasant. Tel : +383 44 122 852 The hotel "Koshare" is surrounded by the beautiful mountain beauties Name: Fisnik Arllati Business Name: Villas Gurra and has a fantastic view from height that you can see the entire Dukagjini region. 09 04 Business Name: Kulla Mazrekajve (Lodging) Address: Gjakovë / Ðakovica Address: Shtupeq i Madh, Rugovë/Rugovo 16 The hotel has a capacity of 6 rooms. Tel: +383 45 433 943 Contact person: Avni Nikqi Address: Drenoc/Drenovac village, Deçan/Dečane E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +383 49 588 184 Contact person: Isuf Mazrekaj visit us at: trails.vipdinarica.com Fantastic view, attraction and geographic location make the place a perfect touristic Tel: +383 44 363 302 Business Name: Restaurant Mali destination.