Guide to Trekking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail

Guide to Trekking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail | 2026 Edition

Our Peaks of the Balkans Guide & Planner has moved! You can find the new guide here: pob.tmbtent.com

If you are an existing customer please contact us for access to the updated guide and planner!

Your Digital Guide Includes

Planning Portal Access

Get instant access to our Peaks of the Balkans Trail Planning Portal.

Here you'll find all the information you need to plan your trip organized into easy to navigate sections.

In addition, download your eGuide and GPS files here.

Downloadable eGuide

In addition to our easy-to-navigate planning portal, you'll also get all of the information in a PDF eGuide format. This makes it easy to download and/or print the guide for offline access while hiking and traveling.

Both the planning portal and the eGuide have everything you need to plan your perfect trip, including maps, itinerary descriptions, a gear list, and more.

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Offline GPS Maps

Every guide comes with custom
GPS maps for three different itineraries.

Download the maps for offline
use so you’ll always be able to find your next guesthouse.

Video tutorials walk you step-by-step through how to use the files.

Accommodation Guide

Accommodation & guesthouse options along the route.

Each lodging description includes information on the area as well as helpful area maps.

Video Fly-Throughs

Get access to video fly-throughs of each Peaks of the Balkans itinerary included in your guide.

You'll get an overview of accommodation locations, total length, and be able to pick the right itinerary for you.

Get 3 Unique Peaks of the Balkans Itineraries

Every Guide comes with access to three unique Itineraries:

7-Day Peaks of the Balkans

Our 7-Day Itinerary takes in the best of the trail, while skipping sections in Kosovo. This is best for those with limited time.

10-Day Peaks of the Balkans

The classic Peaks of the Balkans Itinerary. Take in all that this incredible trail has to offer at a pace that is approachable for most hikers.

11-Day Peaks of the Balkans

Savor your time on the trail with our 11-day itinerary. You'll enjoy and extra day in the Accursed Mountains to fully immerse yourself in the trek.

Your Guide Includes...

Complete 7-day, 10-day, and 11-day Peaks of the Balkans itineraries with video fly throughs
Stage descriptions with hiking statistics
Accommodation descriptions as well as booking information
Detailed maps for every stage
Custom GPS data for each itinerary
The ultimate packing list
Information about getting to and from the trail
15-week training plan
Video tutorials on how to use your GPS files to navigate on the trail.

Once you complete your purchase, you'll get instant access to your guide using our trip planning portal. You can download and and print your guide as many times as you'd like and you'll be able to access the planning portal forever.

Take a Look Inside

Guide to the Peaks of the Balkans Trail | 2024 eGuide

Guide to Trekking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail | eGuide

Peaks of the Balkans Itinerary Template

Peaks of the Balkans | Navigation Overview

Peaks of the Balkans 7-Day Itinerary Video Overview

Peaks of the Balkans 10-Day Itinerary Overview

Peaks of the Balkans 11-Day Itinerary Overview

Peaks of the Balkans GPS Files

How to Use Your Peaks of the Balkans GPS Files

Itinerary #1 GPS Files: 7-Day Peaks of the Balkans

Itinerary #2 GPS Files: 10-Day Peaks of the Balkans

Itinerary #3 GPS Files: 11-Day Peaks of the Balkans

What Other Hikers Are Saying...

Julia, USA

This guide was a must have for us! The tips on how to use our phone as a GPS via the Gaia app while without signal saved us hours of backtracking when we lost the trail…I was so impressed! Additionally, the details about where each campsite was what types of things we could find there was invaluable.
I HIGHLY recommend this package.

Lukas, Germany

Without your GPS guide, the hike would have been much more difficult to navigate. My friends got lost the one day they hiked without your resources, using only the guidebook.

Julie, USA

Great resources to help me plan my trip. Far more detailed than what I have found elsewhere.

Daniel, Canada

The route and description was well detailed, easy to follow and accurate.

Meet Your Virtual Hiking Guides

As passionate hikers and travelers, we’ve made it our goal to empower fellow trekkers with all of the information they need to have their best hiking experience. We've helped over 2,000 hikers plan their trips, navigate on the trail, and simplify the planning process.

We scour the guidebooks, connect with accommodation
providers, and compile tips from other hikers in order to give you the most current, straightforward, and accessible information possible.

Happy trails!

Emily & Ian

Frequently asked questions

What happens when I purchase a guide?

Once you complete your purchase, you’ll be able to access everything immediately through our online planning portal. You can download files, watch video tutorials, and starting planning your trip immediately. You can access your guide from anywhere with an internet connection by simply logging into your account.

I don't know how to download and use GPS data on my phone...Is it hard to learn?

Not at all! You don’t need any expensive apps or technical know-how to use GPS to navigate throughout your trek. In fact, you don’t even need a cell signal or mobile data. Our guide includes step-by-step video tutorials for setting up and using GPS on your phone.

What if I'm not satisfied with my guide?

We truly believe that you’ll find the guide extremely helpful in preparing for your trek. However, if it doesn’t meet your expectations, let us know and we will give you a full refund.

What kind of support is available once I purchase a guide?

You can email us anytime with specific questions about the guide or the hike itself, and we’ll make sure to give you as timely and helpful a response as possible. If you want more customized support, such as creating itineraries or making bookings, we offer one-on-one consulting for an additional fee. Shoot us an email if you’re interested- we’d love to work with you!

Is my payment secure?

When you check out, you can choose to use either Paypal or Stripe, both of which are among the most trusted and reliable payment processors that are available on the web. Both Paypal and Stripe securely process payments with advanced encryption technology.