Oshlak mountain, and its beautiful ridge

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A hiker and dog on a snowy Oshlak ridge, with snow covered mountains rising beyond under a clear blue sky
Oshlak mountain, Kosovo
Distance
12.0 km
Ascent
+789 m
Descent
−770 m
High point
2,212 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Water
No water sourcescarry 1.5–2 litres

The route

Oshlak mountain, on the map

Two ways to walk it, both from my own GPX tracks. Pick one: the map, the profile and the numbers follow.

Distance12.0km
Ascent+789m
Descent−770m
High point2,212m
DifficultyModerate

Walking time at your paceAn estimate without breaks, worked out from the distance and the climb.

  • Relaxed7 h 5 min
  • Average5 h 40 min
  • Fast4 h 30 min

Elevation

Elevation profile of Oshlak mountain, and its beautiful ridgeStarts at 1,524 m, climbs 789 m in total to a high point of 2,195 m after 8.6 km, and finishes at 1,536 m; 16.2 km in all.1,500 m2,000 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmPrevallëMaja e Oshlakut · 2,195 m

How steep

  • 7.7 kmUnder 8%
  • 4.3 km8 to 15%
  • 4.0 km15 to 25%
  • 0.2 kmOver 25%

In two parts

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What to pack12 things, for a summit

Every hike

For the summit

The light for photographs

Today at Maja e Oshlakut: sunrise 06:08, sunset 16:31.

Today at Maja e Oshlakut: sunrise 06:08, sunset 16:31.

At Maja e Oshlakut, 2,195 m, in local time (Europe/Belgrade), with an open horizon: the mountains around can hide the sun sooner.

In short

A moderate, well-signed hike from Prevalla in Kosovo, with forest, meadow and ridge views over the Sharr Mountains. The post gives a total distance of 12 km and a high point of 2,212 m; there are no water sources, so carry 1.5–2 litres.

Oshlak mountain (also called Osljak) is one of the first trails I’ve done, a moderate hike with beautiful views. The ridge of this mountain is very beautiful and it is one of the longest mountain ridges in the Balkans, especially the view of the Sharr mountains range from this mountain is very beautiful.

Oshlak Mountain Kosovo

How to get there

The starting point for this trail is near the touristic village of Prevalla, Prizren.

The first way is from the city of Prizren; you will go through some villages and Sharr Mountains range, 1.5 km before arriving in Prevalla, you will see a sign, Oshlak. There is the starting point.

The other way is to go through the town of Shterpce. Once you arrive in Shterpce you continue to Brezovica. Follow the road to Prevalla. When you pass Prevalla and after 1.5 km you will see the sign, Oshlak.

About the Prevalla – Oshlak hike

Oshlak Mountain
This is a moderate hike starting from Prevalla, which is easy to follow and very well signed. First, you go through a forest, which takes around 1 hour. After this, you go to a meadowy hill which you will quickly climb. Then, you will reach the ridge, and the other part of the trail is a very easy hike, but definitely the most beautiful one. The views from the ridge are very beautiful, and surely you will like them. On the left side, you will see the Sharr Mountains range, in front of you, you will see the city of Prizren and Pashtrik peak, and on the right side, you will see the Black peak and Pashallore peak. The highest peak of this mountain is 2’212 m/alt and the total distance is 12 km.

There isn’t any water source, therefore take 1,5-2 liters of water.

Points of interest:
Starting point: Prevalla, Kosovo
Starting altitude: 1’417 m/alt
Highest altitude: 2’212 m/alt
Elevation gain: 789 m/alt

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