Grebaje Valley: A Balkan Hiking Paradise
Discover Grebaje Valley: a hidden Montenegrin paradise in the Accursed Mountains, offering stunning hikes and unspoiled natural beauty.
Grebaje Valley, nestled in Montenegro's Prokletije National Park near the Albanian border, is a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Surrounded by dramatic limestone peaks, this hidden gem offers stunning trails, diverse flora and fauna, and a tranquil escape from mass tourism.
A brief summary to Grebaje Valley
- GQ7H+3X5, Grebaje, ME
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Bring all necessary food and drinks, as there are no stores in the area.
- Wear sturdy hiking shoes, as some trails can be rocky and uneven.
- Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for the best light for photography.
- Consider camping overnight to fully experience the valley's tranquility (for a fee of €3 per tent).
Getting There
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Car
From Podgorica, drive approximately 3 hours (125 km) to Grebaje Valley via the A1 highway to Mateševo (toll €3.50). Then, take the M9 through the mountains to Andrijevica. Continue south past Plav, turning onto the GU02 road through Gusinje into Grebaje Valley. The road is paved until the Prokletije National Park border, with the final 1 km unsealed. Park at the entrance.
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Public Transport
Take a bus from Podgorica to Plav or Gusinje (approximately 4 hours, €13 plus €1 baggage fee). From Gusinje, take a taxi to Grebaje Valley (approximately €10). Alternatively, walk the 7 km from Gusinje to Grebaje. Note that there is no public transport directly to Grebaje Valley.
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Walking
From the town center of Gusinje, follow the road towards Grebaje Valley. The walk is approximately 7 km and should take around 1.5 - 2 hours. Be aware that the road is mostly paved, but the final 1 km is unsealed. Once you reach the Prokletije National Park border, you will need to pay the entrance fee of €3 per person per day.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Гипфел Волушница
0.7 km
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Katun Maja Karanfil
1.2 km
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Bungalows Prokletije Tuzović
1.2 km
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Eko Katun ROSI - Old Tower
4.8 km
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Eko Katun Prokletije
4.8 km
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Guest House "Vucetaj"
5.4 km
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Kelmendi Hotel
6.0 km
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6.6 km
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Albanian Alps
6.7 km
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Prokletije
8.3 km
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Maja e Thatë
8.8 km
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Zla Kolata
10.1 km
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Valbona valley river
11.1 km
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Bunkers of Valbona
11.2 km
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Nacionalni park Prokletije
11.2 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Prokletije viewpoint
0.6 km
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Valušnica
0.7 km
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Stanet e Berizhdit
2.7 km
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Ujëvara e Lëpushës
4.0 km
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Ropojana valley
4.4 km
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Oko Skakavice
4.5 km
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Oko Skakavice 'The Eye'
4.5 km
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Grlja Canyon
5.2 km
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Gërla waterfall
5.2 km
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Ali Pasha springs
5.6 km
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Vusanje
5.7 km
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Visitors Center , National Park Prokletije, Gusinje
6.2 km
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Alibegova Skala
6.7 km
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Theth valley
7.3 km
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Maja Jezercë
8.3 km
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Essential places to dine
Eko-katun Grebaje
1.3 km
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Restaurant-Guest House, Grlja, Ujevara Vuthaj
5.2 km
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Restaurant Krojet
5.6 km
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Portabella
7.1 km
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Torino
7.1 km
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Primorka
7.1 km
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Šar - poslastičara
7.2 km
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Rosi Hotel
7.5 km
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Restorant Bar Suka Mkushit
7.9 km
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Okoli Bar Café & Snacks
10.9 km
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Valbona Resort and Spa
11.3 km
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Cabins of Valbone
11.3 km
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Bar Restorant Valbona Dritan Selimaj
11.3 km
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Center Park Valbona Bujtina Restaurant & Coffee
11.3 km
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Restaurant Tradita
11.3 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Gazmend's super market
5.5 km
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Vision bakery
7.1 km
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Kafana Kolata
7.1 km
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Minimarket Prodavnica br.1
7.1 km
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Caffe Bar CENTAR
7.1 km
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Franca 51 Gusinje
7.2 km
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MULTIVERSE D.O.O
7.4 km
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Bar Cafe Luli
8.5 km
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Shepherd's Rest Mountain Coffee and Tea House
8.7 km
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Mendi
8.9 km
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Valbona
11.3 km
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Hotel Valbona- Tourism Development and Info Center
11.6 km
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Valbona Valley National Park
11.6 km
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petrol Station
12.9 km
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Mini Market Jezerca
12.9 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Caffe Bar Santea
7.1 km
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Mimosa Čevapdzinica
7.1 km
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D.O.O Balkan cafe bar
7.1 km
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Tony's Caffe & Bar
7.1 km
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Pub RABATON
7.2 km
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Troyan
7.9 km
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Bar-Restaurant - Camping-Gjeiaj
11.8 km
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Bar&Restaurant Emanueli
12.3 km
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Bar kafe kodra e lterit
12.3 km
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Bar Kafe Gjoka
12.3 km
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Bar-Camping
12.4 km
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Riverside Valbone
12.5 km
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IBC Legata
13.7 km
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Bar&Grill & Music Waterfall
14.3 km
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Rrollo
14.5 km
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