Hajla Peak
Maja e Hajlës
A 2,403-meter peak on the border of Kosovo and Montenegro, a classic summit on the 'Peak of the Balkans' hiking route.
Hajla Peak lies on the northern side of the Rugova Mountains and rises 2,403 meters. One side of the summit is a steep rock face, while the other is a gentle grassy slope. On clear days you can see the mountains of Montenegro and Albania. The climb usually starts from the village of Štupeć in the Rugova Gorge and takes about 6–7 hours round trip. It is of moderate difficulty. There are no supplies on the mountain, so bring plenty of water and a windproof jacket. A local guide is recommended, and in summer watch for afternoon thunderstorms.
Opening hours
All day (summer and autumn)
Nearby sights
- Rugova Canyon
- Liqenat Lake (Kuqishte)
- Radavc Cave
- White Drin Spring
- Patriarchate of Peć
- Bajrakli Mosque (Peja)
- Peja Old Bazaar
- Haxhi Zeka Mill