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3 Aug 2023

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Do I need a permit to hike in the Balkans?

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Rudolf Abraham
Answered by: Rudolf Abraham

For cross-border trails like the Peaks of the Balkans and the High Scardus Trail, yes, you need to apply for cross-border permits before your hike. You can do this yourself, or (easier) there are several local tour operators who will do it for you for a very reasonable fee.


Rudolf Abraham

Rudolf Abraham

Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel journalist, photographer and guidebook author. He writes on trekking and hiking for National Geographic, the BBC, Cicerone, DK Eyewitness, Bradt Guides, among many others.

Site link rudolfabraham.co.uk

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