![Panorama%201[1]](http://mats.karpaterna.se/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Panorama-11-e1444410751530-825x387.jpg)
The south-eastern corner of Europe has spectacular mountain landscapes with a rich biodiversity and highland villages where ancient traditions are still alive. It is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for the more adventurous hikers. (MAP)
Galichica
MACEDONIA
May 2019
A short day-hike over the Galichica mountain with views of the Ohrid lake. The ...
Read More
May 2019
A short day-hike over the Galichica mountain with views of the Ohrid lake. The ...
Read More
![20180923_094903[1]](http://mats.karpaterna.se/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20180923_0949031-300x149.jpg)
Korab villages
ALBANIA
September 2018
Walking between highland villages on the slopes of Korab mountain, and enjoying the hospitality ...
Read More
September 2018
Walking between highland villages on the slopes of Korab mountain, and enjoying the hospitality ...
Read More
![Panorama%201[1]](http://mats.karpaterna.se/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Panorama-11-e1444410848569-300x158.jpg)
Stara planina
BULGARIA
May 2015
Walking from Kalofer to Karlovo, along the Byala Reka river via Rai hut and ...
Read More
May 2015
Walking from Kalofer to Karlovo, along the Byala Reka river via Rai hut and ...
Read More
![Kotor-Lovcen%20148[1]](http://mats.karpaterna.se/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Kotor-Lovcen-14811-e1444412327370-300x169.jpg)
Kotor-Lovcen
MONTENEGRO
April-May 2013
A hike above the fjord-like Kotor bay via the Lovcen mountains to the fairytale village of Svety Stefan. DAY ...
Read More
April-May 2013
A hike above the fjord-like Kotor bay via the Lovcen mountains to the fairytale village of Svety Stefan. DAY ...
Read More
Shar planina
MACEDONIA
October 2019
Autumn colors in the wilderness of the country's second highest mountains, peaking with Titov ...
Read More
October 2019
Autumn colors in the wilderness of the country's second highest mountains, peaking with Titov ...
Read More
![20180925_132037[1]](http://mats.karpaterna.se/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20180925_1320371-e1542037944580-300x173.jpg)
Matka canyon
MACEDONIA
October 2008
Just outside Skopje lies this fantastic canyon. It is the most developed place for ...
Read More
October 2008
Just outside Skopje lies this fantastic canyon. It is the most developed place for ...
Read More
THE 20 HIGHEST MOUNTAINS IN THE BALKANS
| Mountain | Highest peak | Country |
| 1. Rila | 2925 m (Musala) | Bulgaria |
| 2. Olympus | 2917 m (Mytikas) | Greece |
| 3. Pirin | 2914 m (Vihren) | Bulgaria |
| 4. Korab | 2764 m (Golem Korab/Maja e Korabit) | Macedonia/Albania |
| 5. Shar planina | 2747 m (Titov vrv) | Macedonia |
| 6. Bjeshet e Nemuna | 2694 m (Maja e Jezerce) | Albania |
| 7. Smolikas | 2637 m (Smolikas) | Greece |
| 8. Baba | 2601 m (Pelister) | Macedonia |
| 9. Jakupica | 2540 m (Solunska Glava) | Macedonia |
| 10. Gramoz | 2523 m (Gramoz/Gramos) | Albania/Greece |
| 11. Durmitor | 2522 m (Bobotov Kuk) | Montenegro |
| 12. Nidže/Voras | 2521 m (Kaimakchalan) | Macedonia/Greece |
| 13. Giona | 2510 m (Pyramida) | Greece |
| 14. Tymfi | 2497 m (Gamila) | Greece |
| 15. Vardousia | 2495 m (Korakas) | Greece |
| 16. Gjallica | 2489 m (Gjallica) | Albania |
| 17. Komovi | 2487 m (Kucki Kom) | Montenegro |
| 18. Nemerçkë | 2485 m (Maja e Papingut) | Albania |
| 19. Parnassus | 2457 m (Liakouras) | Greece |
| 20. Tomorr | 2417 m (Çuka e Partizanit) | Albania |
THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PER COUNTRY
| Country | Mountain | Highest peak |
| Bulgaria | Rila | 2925 m (Musala) |
| Greece | Olympus | 2917 m (Mytikas) |
| Macedonia/Albania | Korab | 2764 m (Golem Korab/Maja e Korabit) |
| Kosovo | Prokletije | 2656 m (Gjeravica) |
| Montenegro | Prokletije | 2534 m (Zla Kolata) |
| Bosnia & Hercegovina | Maglic | 2386 m (Maglic) |
| Serbia | Stara Planina | 2168 m (Midzhor) |
| Croatia | Dinara | 1831 m (Dinara) |