All of Europe is developed, domesticated, and tamed. All of it? No, in the southeast, on the Balkan peninsula, there are still nameless mountains and unregulated streams and wolves and bears, roaming the remote ranges which reach elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Stunning roads, tracks and trails crisscross this wilderness and provide plenty of riding fun; after all, this is an ADVENTURE tour! But that doesn’t mean you can’t immerse yourself in the culture of your host countries and visit highlights like the famous Plitvice Lakes, the huge orthodox cathedral in Belgrade, or the fortress in Sisak. It also doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy local culinary delights like Ćevapčići, Pljeskavica, or Trilece cake. It does mean, though, that you should be prepared for some intense riding on roads which can be challenging at times, and for all kinds of amazing experiences in each of the eight countries we visit on this tour.
Bring an adventurous spirit and an open mind. Oh, and a spacious wallet, we will be dealing with no less than seven different currencies…
Start/Finish: | Zagreb |
Nearest airport: | Zagreb |
Duration: | 14 days vacation, 12 riding days |
Route: | Total distance: 3047-3135 km, 1893-1948 miles Daily distances: 88-407 km, 55-253 miles |
Rest day: | Sarajevo |
Highlights: | Plitvice Lakes, Una National Park, Durmitor National Park, Valbona valley, Mavrovo national park, Lake Ohrid, Tetovo, Skopje, Rila monastery, Kopaonik mountain range, Danube, Sisak Fortress |
Minimum number of participants: | 6 Please note paragraph 6.4. a) of our terms and conditions of travel to find out more about the cancellation of tour through Edelweiss Bike Travel when the minimum number of participants is not reached - Terms and Conditions |
DAY 1: | Arrival in Zagreb |
DAY 2: | Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes |
DAY 3: | Plitvice Lakes - Sarajevo |
DAY 4: | Sarajevo |
DAY 5: | Sarajevo - Kolašin |
DAY 6: | Kolašin - Bajram Curri |
DAY 7: | Bajram Curri - Prizren |
DAY 8: | Prizren - Ohrid |
DAY 9: | Ohrid - Skopje |
DAY 10: | Skopje - Niš |
DAY 11: | Niš - Belgrade |
DAY 12: | Belgrade - Slavonski Brod |
DAY 13: | Slavonski Brod - Zagreb |
DAY 14: | Departure from Zagreb |
The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day (Day 1). Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
16.05. - 29.05.2025 |
06.09. - 19.09.2025 |
15.05. - 28.09.2026 |
05.09. - 18.09.2026 |
Welcome to the second Balkan Tour of 2023. We have a small group of 6 riders joining us for the next 14 days ...
Welcom on Day 12: Belgrad to Slavonski Brod
Lunch at Restaurant Kapetan Mišin Breg