Rugova Canyon
Gryka e Rugovës
A limestone canyon about a kilometer deep, stretching about 25 km west of Peja. The mountain road passes through tunnels, and the canyon is popular for via ferrata climbing and zip lines.
Rugova Canyon stretches about 25 km westward from Peja, with cliffs rising over a thousand meters high. The Peja Bistrica River flows along the canyon floor, making it one of the deepest gorges in the Balkans. The road was carved into the rock walls, passing through several rock tunnels. Along the way there are via ferrata climbs, long zip lines, suspension bridges and viewpoints, and deeper inside are caves and high mountain pastures. It is also the starting point of the transnational Peaks of the Balkans hiking route. You can drive, take a taxi or join a local outdoor tour. A zip line costs about 25 euros.
Opening hours
Open all day (outdoor activities about 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Liqenat Lake (Kuqishte)
- Hajla Peak
- Patriarchate of Peć
- Bajrakli Mosque (Peja)
- Peja Old Bazaar
- Haxhi Zeka Mill
- Radavc Cave
- White Drin Spring