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Koshutan, the beautiful destination of Rugova Mountains

Koshutan · Kosovo

Water
No water source; take around 2 litres
Parking
Free

In short

This 14 km hike starts in Koshutan, in Kosovo’s Rugova Mountains, and climbs to Maja e Dromidolit at 2,152 m. The ascent is 796 m. The post does not state a hiking time or difficulty, and there is no water source, so take around 2 litres.

The route

Distance
14.0 km
Ascent
+796 m
Descent
−26 m
High point
2,152 m
Lowest point
1,368 m

A Koshutan: 42.73722, 20.10011B Maja e Dromidolit: 42.76713, 20.09107▲ Maja e Dromidolit: 42.76728, 20.09104

Elevation profile of Koshutan, the beautiful destination of Rugova MountainsStarts at 1,368 m, climbs 796 m in total to a high point of 2,151 m after 6.5 km, and finishes at 2,151 m; 6.6 km in all.1,500 m2,000 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 kmKoshutanMaja e Dromidolit

Walking time, without breaks

  • Relaxed6 h 5 min
  • Average4 h 50 min
  • Fast3 h 55 min

How steep

  • Under 8% 1.7 km
  • 8 to 15% 3.7 km
  • 15 to 25% 0.5 km
  • Over 25% 0.7 km

What to pack

Every hike

  • Water: about 2.5 litres (half a litre an hour), all of it: no water on the way
  • Food and snacks for the day
  • 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

The guide

If you are planning to visit and hike in Kosovo, Rugova mountains is a must. Located in north-west part of Kosovo, in the border between Kosovo and Montenegro is a region within the Accursed Mountains (Prokletije). 

Koshutan is not a very popular outdoor destination. The reason for this is the fact that the road was unpaved and difficult passable. But, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful and panoramic destinations there.

From Koshutan you can hike to some peaks like Maja e Dromodolit (Dromodol peak), Hajla e Vranovcit (Hajla e Koshutanit) and Hajla e Shkrelit.

In this post, I will describe the hike from Koshutan to Maja e Drmdolit.

A hiker on a snowy trail among pine trees at Koshutan, with distant mountains beneath a cloudy winter sky

How to get to Koshutan, Rugova Mountains

Koshutan is 23 km from the Patriarchate of Peja. Peja is a great city surrounded by the Accursed Mountains. Reaching the city Peja is very easy. There is a train going two times per day from Prishtina to Peja. Also,  you have a bus going from the capital of Kosovo, Prishtina to Peja every hour (from Prishtina main bus station). It’s the same if you are going from Prizren to Peja.

There is no bus going from Peja to Koshutan, Rugova Mountains, so you need a private car or a taxi.

About the Koshutan to Dromidol peak hike

A hiker crosses a snowy ridge above forested valleys in the Rugova Mountains under a cloudy winter sky

From Koshutan you need to continue ascending through a forest. You just need to follow the road for around 4 km. When you will arrive at the last mountain huts, you will see a huge peak in front of you. This is Maja e Dromidolit peak. You will continue hiking through for around 2 km and then start ascending to the peak. When you reach the peak the views are incredible! During the winter be prepared for a lot of snow.

There isn’t any water source, therefore take around 2 liters of water. The total distance is 14 km.

Points of interest:

Starting point: Koshutan, Peja

Starting altitude: 1’366 m/alt

Highest altitude: 2’152 m/alt

Elevation gain: 796 m/alt