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Kobilica peak – Sharp pyramidal shape peak in Sharr Mountains
Kobilica peak · Kosovo
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Water
- 2–3 sources along the way; the source near the mountain hut is the last one
- Parking
- Free
In short
Kobilica is a 2,528 m peak in Kosovo’s Sharr Mountains, visible from Prizren and Tetovo. This moderate hike starts in Lubinjë e Epërme and covers 15.1 km. There are 2-3 water sources along the way; the source near Stanet e Kforit is the last one.
The route
- Distance
- 15.1 km
- Ascent
- +1,476 m
- Descent
- −1,520 m
- High point
- 2,528 m
- Lowest point
- 1,035 m
A Lubinjë e Epërme: 42.14621, 20.86127B Finish: 42.13068, 20.87195▲ Kobilica peak: 42.09604, 20.88376
Walking time, without breaks
- Relaxed12 h 20 min
- Average9 h 50 min
- Fast7 h 55 min
How steep
- Under 8% 3.6 km
- 8 to 15% 2.0 km
- 15 to 25% 4.3 km
- Over 25% 4.9 km
In two parts
- Up to Kobilica peak 8.5 km · +1,503 m
- Down to the finish 6.3 km · −1,510 m
What to pack
Every hike
- Water: about 3.5 litres (half a litre an hour)
- Rain jacket
- A warm layer (fleece or light down)
- Sun cap, sunglasses and sun cream
- Boots or trail shoes with good grip
- Phone with the map offline, and a power bank
- Small first aid kit
- Headlamp, in case it gets late
- Some cash and your ID
For the summit
- Hat and gloves: it is colder and windier at the top
- Walking poles, for the way down
For a long day
- Lunch, and a snack for every two hours
- Salty snacks or electrolytes
- Blister plasters
Snow and ice
- Microspikes or crampons, as the snow needs
- Gaiters
- Insulated jacket and spare gloves
- A hot drink in a flask
- Check the avalanche bulletin before you go
The guide
Kobilica is a very beautiful peak in Sharr mountains which can be seen from the city of Prizren in Kosovo and the city of Tetovo in Macedonia. The two other mountain peaks which can be seen are Treskavec peak (2’450 m/alt) and Vrtop peak (2’555 m/alt).
The sharp pyramidal shape of this mountain makes this mountain even more beautiful.
How to get to the starting point
There are several ways to get to the Kobilica peak, but here I will explain the path from Lubinjë e Epërme.
Lubinjë e Epërme is located in Sharr mountains, 15 km from Prizren. From Prizren, you take the road to Brezovica, and then in the bridge of Recan village, you turn right and follow the road to Lubinjë. In Lubinjë you can find the last minimarket where you can buy food or drinks.
The other way is going from Shterpca, Brezovica, then to the touristic village of Prevalla. When you arrive at the Recan village bridge you turn left and follow the road to Lubinjë.
About the Lubinjë e Epërme – Kobilica peak hike
This is a moderate hike, but during the winter is difficult because of the snow (you may need crampons). The first 6 km, you will go through forests and you will elevate 674 m. After this, there is a mountain hut known as Stanet e Kforit, which was used from the army, but now is used by local mountaineers. Near this mountain hut, there is a water source, which is the last one. You continue in north-west trying to reach the ridge. I think this is the most difficult part, 600 m elevation in 2 km. After you reach the ridge, around 200 m left to elevate. I did this trail during the winter, and it was amazing. When you reach the peak, the views are amazing. You can see the city of Tetovo in Macedonia, Prizren in Kosovo, and Sharr Mountains range.
There are 2-3 water sources, therefore you may need 2-2.5 liters of water. The total distance of this trail is 15.07 km.
Points of interest:
Starting point: Lubinjë e Epërme, Kosovo
Starting altitude: 1’052 m/alt
Highest altitude: 2’528 m/alt
Elevation gain: 1’476 m/alt