{"product_id":"peaks-of-the-balkans-itmb-map","title":"Peaks of the Balkans ITMB Map","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6895e32e-d8e0-832f-8feb-87ae3e8c4f1e-33\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-194\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2cc34d72-9118-438c-91df-3bb06de0fc93\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eAlbania • Montenegro • Kosovo • Double-Sided Trekking Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eFor walkers drawn to Europe’s last truly wild mountain frontiers, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"223\"\u003ePeaks of the Balkans ITMB Map\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling companion. This specialist map focuses on one of the continent’s most exciting long-distance hiking regions — a high alpine landscape of limestone ridges, shepherd valleys, borderland villages, and remote passes stretching across \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eAlbania, Montenegro, and Kosovo\u003c\/strong\u003e. ITMB publishes a broader Balkans travel map, but this edition narrows the lens to the mountain trails themselves, reflecting the growing demand for maps built specifically for trekkers and alpine adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dzvv7m\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e🏔 A Map for One of Europe’s Great Emerging Trekking Regions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"822\"\u003ePeaks of the Balkans Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cross-border hiking network through the \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eAccursed Mountains \/ Prokletije \/ Bjeshkët e Nemuna\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting remote communities across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. This map highlights those routes and the wider south-west Balkan mountain region where long-distance trails continue to develop, making it especially useful for travellers exploring beyond the main circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eThis is a region that still feels adventurous: broad upland meadows, high passes, forested valleys, karst landscapes, and traditional settlements where walking remains one of the best ways to understand the country. For those wanting something less commercial than the classic Western European trekking routes, the Peaks of the Balkans offers exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"orl92o\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e🗺 What the Map Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eSide 1 — Peaks of the Balkans Hiking Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eThe primary side concentrates on the trekking heart of the region, with special emphasis on mountain walking routes across \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eAlbania and Montenegro\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003ePeaks of the Balkans Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e and associated alpine paths. Overnight huts and shelters are shown where available, helping trekkers visualise stage planning and likely overnight zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eSide 2 — South-Western Balkans Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eThe reverse side broadens out to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003esouth-west Balkans\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing the wider regional context and the emerging network of longer-distance walking routes being developed across the area. This makes the map useful not only on the trail, but also during trip planning — especially for travellers stitching together multiple hikes, border crossings, or cultural stops across the wider region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xkqn9n\" data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e🥾 Why This Map Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eUnlike a conventional road map, this title has been shaped around the needs of walkers and active travellers. The appeal lies in its balance: broad enough to show the regional setting, but focused enough to support trekking through one of Europe’s most rugged mountain zones. It is especially valuable for travellers who want to move between trailheads, refuges, villages, and national park areas without relying entirely on phone navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eKey mapped features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jtgfvw\" data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eLong-distance hiking routes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15zur6u\" data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eOvernight huts \/ mountain shelters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gg5s3y\" data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eRoads by classification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yfis7l\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eHighways and main roads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gkfs2i\" data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003eRivers and lakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iqdg99\" data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003eNational parks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1scs09k\" data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eAirports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nq7q7s\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003ePoints of interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ctio3g\" data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eRecreational features including fishing and other attractions listed in the legend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ownmlw\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e🌍 Built for Independent Travel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eThis is an ideal map for travellers who like to plan their own route, adjust stages as conditions change, and better understand the geography around them. The wider Balkans have become a strong European travel destination in recent years, and this map reflects a parallel rise in interest in slower, more immersive travel — particularly hut-to-hut walking and cross-border trekking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eIt works well for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u1w2gp\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eMulti-day trekkers tackling the Peaks of the Balkans Trail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d99slg\" data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3825\"\u003eIndependent hikers exploring Albania, Montenegro, or Kosovo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5kikjr\" data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003eAdventure travellers building broader Balkan itineraries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kur40\" data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003eOutdoor educators and trip leaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b6psr0\" data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003eCollectors of specialist European hiking maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"y8etb9\" data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4001\"\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4345\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4013\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4023\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4345\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4046\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4045\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4070\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePeaks of the Balkans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4087\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4106\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eITMB Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4164\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4120\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4119\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4164\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFolded, double-sided hiking \u0026amp; travel map\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4177\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4203\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1:55,000 \/ 1:2,750,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4232\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4215\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4232\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e9781771291125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4318\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4248\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4247\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4318\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePeaks of the Balkans Trail region + south-western Balkans overview\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4345\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4334\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4345\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tesybh\" data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4460\"\u003e🎯 Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4698\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzcf9e\" data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4485\"\u003eLong-distance hikers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etqmo6\" data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4488\" data-end=\"4508\"\u003eHut-to-hut walkers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ulawkd\" data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003eBalkan adventure travellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ezkcdy\" data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4601\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4601\"\u003eMountain travellers seeking lesser-known European routes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gmztwb\" data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4604\" data-end=\"4698\"\u003eAnyone wanting a clearer geographic understanding of the Albania–Montenegro–Kosovo borderlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4703\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fqby2s\" data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4746\"\u003e✨ A Strong Choice for Balkan Trekking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"5094\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4784\"\u003ePeaks of the Balkans ITMB Map\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a general regional map — it is a purpose-built aid for travellers exploring one of Europe’s most rewarding alpine walking landscapes. If your journey includes mountain paths, border crossings, remote villages, and high-country nights, this is the map that helps bring the whole region into focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ITMB","offers":[{"title":"Paper","offer_id":47790536458432,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Laminated","offer_id":47790536491200,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/5032\/files\/covers_itmb-peaksofthebalkans_coverjpg.image.231x550.jpg?v=1773546136","url":"https:\/\/www.mapworld.com.au\/products\/peaks-of-the-balkans-itmb-map","provider":"Mapworld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}