What are the most spectacular roads in Kosovo?

Located in the heart of Southeast Europe, Kosovo is a jewel in the Balkans, with mountainous and hilly parts, that offers a true paradise for drivers of mountain roads. Remember when travelling to the country to exercise a high degree of caution due to the potential for politically motivated violence, especially in the northern municipalities.

For those in love with paved narrow roads, you can’t miss the winding road through Rugova Gorge, beyond the town of Peja, in the region of Rugova. It’s one of the most spectacular areas in the Balkans, where granite walls rise 609 meters (2,000 feet) above the Drini River.

But if you prefer driving on unpaved mountain roads, don’t miss the dangerous drive through Radika Pass, at 1,925m (6,315ft) above sea level in the Gora region of the country. It’s also worth driving through Pančić's Peak, ending at 2,017m (6,617ft) above sea level, located on the border with Serbia.

In the region of Rugova in Kosovo, beyond the town of Peja, there’s a narrow pass that enters one of the most spectacular areas in the Balkans: the Rugova Gorge, where granite walls vault 609 meters (2,000 feet) above the Drini River.

Radika Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.925m (6,315ft) above sea level located in the Gora region of Kosovo.

Qafa e Morinës (Qafë Morinë) is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 563m (1,847ft) above sea level, located on the border of Albania and Kosovo.

Pančić's Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,017 m (6,617 ft) above sea level, located on the border of Serbia and Kosovo.

Gemitaš is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,183m (7,162ft) above sea level, located in the Prizren District of Kosovo.

Qafa e Prushit is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 647m (2,122ft) above the sea level on the border between Albania and Kosovo.

Located in the Gjakova district of western Kosovo, Road 108 is a very scenic mountain drive with countless turns and twists.

Ljuboten is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.112m (6,929ft) above the sea level, located at the border between Kosovo and the northwestern Republic of North Macedonia. 

Cafa Bogices is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.094m (6,870ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Montenegro and Kosovo.

Piribeg is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.342m (7,683ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia.

Mali i Koritnikut is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.533m (5,032ft) above the sea level, located on the border of northeastern Albania and southwest Kosovo.

Shkarpa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.460m (8,070ft) above sea level, located on the border of Kosovo and the northwest of Republic of North Macedonia.

Cafa Belega is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.183m (7,162ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Montenegro and Kosovo.

Cafa e Ljekenit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.065m (6,774ft) above the sea level, located in the Gjakova District of Kosovo.

Čakorpass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,844m (6,049ft) above sea level, located in the municipality of Plav, in Montenegro, near the border with Kosovo.

The Peaks of the Balkans trail is a 192-kilometer-long transnational hiking route that passes through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. It traverses the Accursed Mountains (also known as the Prokletije range or Albanian Alps) and is known for its remote landscapes, rugged karst peaks, dense forests, and glacial lakes.

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