Albareisen

Albania, the sunny country of Europe, just two hours away by plane, is considered the "last secret of Europe" with four UNESCO world cultural sites and is an attractive travel destination in southern Europe. For many in Western Europe, Albania is still a "terra incognita" - an unknown country. It is precisely for this reason that the country exerts a strange attraction on visitors. The fascination of the landscape, the hospitality of the inhabitants, the historical sites are all good reasons to get to know the secret of Albania. It is precisely the originality that one still encounters in this country that makes the country worth visiting.

Two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea with 350 km of coastline, three lakes, Lake Skadar, Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa make the country very attractive and popular with western tourists.

The route mostly runs on small side roads that are mostly asphalted, with small sections also on well-paved gravel roads. There is also increased traffic on the way into the towns. This bike tour, which is full of experiences, requires a moderate level of fitness, as there are days when you will climb more than 1,000 metres. However, the bus is available for the occasional climb. We recommend wearing a bike helmet!

Immerse yourself in the land of the Skipetars, as the Albanians like to call themselves, which played an important role in the past of the Balkans, was then forgotten for a long time and is now seeking and finding its way back to Europe. The many architecturally unique mountain ranges, gorges, rivers and valleys and the UNESCO-protected cities and buildings speak of the eventful history of this country.

Our cycling tour takes you to the flat Adriatic Sea coast with 250km length and the 200km long South Ionian Sea. The wild and beautiful Riviera will make this cycling tour unforgettable. One day of hiking in the Vjosa River Valley National Park.

Our cycling tour takes you along Lake Ohrid, impressive southern mountains, the indented Ionian coast, Caesar Pass and Vlora Bay in the southern Adriatic with rocky and pine forest coast.

Moderately difficult cycling stages through mountains and river valleys along mountainous and flat Riviera coasts. We cycle mainly on asphalted, quiet side roads. Increased traffic is also to be expected at the entrances to cities.

Highlights

• 50 km to cycle around Lake Ohrid, the deepest lake in Europe.
• 200 km south – mountainous country and Vjosa Valley by bike over the passes and forests.
• 150 km Ionian Sea Riviera through small bays, olive and cypress trees.
• 50 km Caesar Pass and Vlora Bay via small roads through spectacular mountains.
• 3 x UNESCO World Heritage Cities to visit on foot through antiquity.
• Coastal hotels in the Ionian and Adriatic Seas with Mediterranean flair.
• Traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Eating with fish, wine, lemons and olive oil.

Albania, the sunny country of Europe, only two hours' flight away, is considered to be the "last secret of Europe".

The Albanian Alps region borders the west of Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, with high mountains and peaks, making it an attractive destination known throughout Europe for mountain hiking. The fascinating landscape, the hospitality of the residents, the historical sites are all good reasons to get to know the secret of Albania. It is precisely the originality that can still be found in this country that makes it worth visiting.

Two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea with 350 km of coastline, three lakes, Lake Skadar, Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa make the country very attractive and popular with western tourists. The country is a real paradise for cyclists who are increasingly coming from all over Europe.

The route mostly runs on small side roads that are mostly asphalted, with small sections also on well-paved gravel roads. There is also increased traffic on the way into the towns. This bike tour, which is full of experiences, requires a moderate level of fitness, as there are days when you will climb more than 1,000 metres. However, the bus is available for the occasional climb. We recommend wearing a bike helmet!

Immerse yourself in the land of the Skipetaren, as the Albanians like to call themselves, which played an important role in the past of the Balkans, was then forgotten for a long time and is now seeking and finding its way back to Europe. The many architecturally unique mountain ranges, gorges, rivers and valleys and the UNESCO-protected cities and buildings speak of the eventful history of this country. The flat Adriatic Sea coast with a length of 250 km and the wild and beautiful South Ionian Sea Riviera will make this cycling tour unforgettable.