Albania by bike - River landscape of Vjosa National Park

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.