- Overview/Describe your activity
Cycling in the beautiful mountains of Tropoja is an amazing experience. You will get to taste local products and tackle epic climbs. The route will take you through the National Park of Valbona, The villages of Tropoja and Çerem, the amazing alpine pastures of Doberdol and Javor and much more. You will be rewarded with stunning vistas, amazing local culture and food and epic descents.
- Highlights
– You will be able to see the museum and the statues of Bajram Curri city
– Explore amazing landscapes
– Enjoy thrilling rides
– Challenge yourself to new heights
– Cycling in the beautiful mountains of Tropoja
- What to expect/Full description/Itinerary
Day 1: Tropoja is a miracle; this is how the first people of this country described it, by the people who live in it, by the picturesque views, by the clean air that enlightens the mind and the possibility of developing various activities there. 5 days in Tropoja. We will start the trip from the city of Bajram Curri which is 350 m above sea level, a city with historical values that bears the name of Albanian national hero. The city has two statues, the statue of Bajram Curri and the statue of Azem Hajdari. The beauty of this city is added by the museum located in the center of the town. Here we will get some food and things needed for the trip. Then we leave for Cerem. To go there we first have to go to Dragobi village . Dragobia is located in the middle of the Valbona valley, where the blue river divides the village in two parts from northwest to southeast. After cycling a bit, we take a right turn into a gravel road leading to the quaint village of Çerem situated at 1200 m above sea level. Ceremi is the northernmost village of Tropoja. The mountains of this village are known for the values of their beauties, filled with diverse vegetation, rich in water or perennial snow. Ceremi is distinguished for one of the best climates among many places in world. After we go to Cerem we stop at Kujtim Goçaj Guesthouse.A lovely place surrounded by beautiful nature and well-completed as well. Here you will find the traditional spirit with traditionally decorated rooms and excellent traditional food.
Overnight: Çerem village
Day 2: After leaving Kujtim Goçaj guesthouse, we start the way to Javor. From Çerem to go to Javor we have to go to these places first ; Cerem-Mullavs (Cerem mountain) -Kugji i Armve (is a resting place where the fighters used to rest and since that ,this place took the name-Javor.Javori is a mountain of Dege village and is distinguished for the presence of large quantities of pines.Its a rocky terrain, a little tiring but again a beautiful experience.From the mountains of Javor we leave for Doberdol.To go there we have to pass in these places; Javor-Kugji i Armve-Piramida 25 (border division with Montenegro) -Trokuz (Luzha mountain) -Koshutic (Mejdan mountain) -Doberdol. Doberdoli is a mountain of Berisha village and is distinguished for large meadows, blueberries and fresh air. Then we go to Bashkimi Guesthouse which is located in Doberdol and has a great location, a place of comfort with a very beautiful view.
Overnight: Doberdol alpine pastures
Day 3: We start the journey towards Sylbica, the neck of Doberdol separates Doberdol and Sylbica. Sylbica is located in the northern part of the district of Tropoja, a few kilometers from the highest mountain of Kosovo. Gjeravica. There are many natural resources among them which we mention the river Sylbice and the seven lakes of Sylbice. Lake Sylbica is a large mountain lake, surrounded with meadows. From Sylbica we leave for the village of Tropoja, here we have paved road and easy for cycling. Tropoja village lies in the northeastern area of Gashi. It is one of the villages with early settlement and from a documentary it is said that Tropoja was named Trejopolja which in Slavic language means three fields. This village then had 9 houses, which planted in addition to the usual crops millet, flax, spinach, etc. After that we go to Aste guesthouse house which is located in Tropoja village.Great hospitality in the traditional peaceful neighborhood is what guests loved the most there.
Overnight: Tropoja village
Day 4: From the village of Tropoja we set off towards the town of Bajram Curri, the road to go is paved, 17 km long and cycling there takes a minimum of 1 hour. After we went to the town of Bajram Curri, we are supplied with necessary things and start the road to Curraj. To go to Curraj we pass at these points; Bajram Curr-Firze-Lekbibaj-Lower Curraj and Upper Curraj. Up to Lekbibaj we have paved roads. Lower Curraj belongs to the tribe of Nikaje and this village has a special view because its extension on the east side is opposite the villages of Mertur Shengjergj, Betosh and Mulaj while the western one is located opposite the villages of Nikaj, Lekbibaj, Gjonpepaj and Peraj. From the lower Curraj we go to the most beautiful and picturesque village in Malesina Gjakova Curraj i Siperm, at an altitude of 800 m above sea level with estuaries from the south surrounded by mountain ridges, which prevent cold summer winds. It's impossible not be amazed when you go to neck of Curraj and see this village in the form of a cup surrounded by bare tops, but also covered with refreshing beech forests, hazelnuts and all kinds of dizzying plants with aroma and full of charm , the river with blue water that is never blurred divides the village as in symmetry, where through a bridge with pine trees the two sides of the village are connected. Then we stop to rest in Ndue Mitri guesthouse which is very comfortable and well completed.
Overnight: Curraj I Eperm
Day 5: From the village of Curraj, we go to the village of Lekbibaj and then to Fierze. Firza is distinguished for the Firza hydropower plant that was once called “Drita e Partise”, which was
built on the Drin near the village of Firze. There is a dam with stones, gravel and core of the delta 160 m high. The dam creates a reservoir Lake Firza with a volume of 2.7 billion cubic meters of water. From Firza we depart towards the city of Bajram Curri and in this way we close the tour. But to try a new experience we pass by Curraj-Firze and here we try the ferry tour which is considered as one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the Balkans.
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- Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions: A guide and a bicycle for rent
Exclusions: Gratuities and anything else not mentioned in the inclusion section.
- Departure Point/ How do customers get to the activity
- Departure Time: Return Details/Drop-off
- Times : start time 8:30
Days: All weekdays Seasonality: Summer only
Additional Information before booking: During this activity we may encounter different weather conditions.
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