Lybeniq, a great unexplored Canyon in western Kosovo

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A hiker overlooking the wooded Lybeniq Canyon in autumn sunlight under a partly cloudy sky
Lybeniq, Kosovo
Distance
5.0 km
Ascent
+375 m
Descent
−312 m
High point
970 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Water
No water sourcetake around 2 liters

The route

Lybeniq, on the map

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Distance5.0km
Ascent+375m
Descent−312m
High point970m
DifficultyModerate

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

  • Relaxed3 h 5 min
  • Average2 h 30 min
  • Fast2 h

Elevation

Elevation profile of Lybeniq, a great unexplored Canyon in western KosovoStarts at 676 m, climbs 375 m in total to a high point of 963 m after 3.9 km, and finishes at 663 m; 5.6 km in all.800 m1,000 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 kmLybeniqHigh point · 963 mFinish

How steep

  • 2.9 kmUnder 8%
  • 1.1 km8 to 15%
  • 0.9 km15 to 25%
  • 0.7 kmOver 25%

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The light for photographs

Today at the high point: sunrise 06:11, sunset 16:33.

Today at the high point: sunrise 06:11, sunset 16:33.

At the high point, 963 m, in local time (Europe/Belgrade), with an open horizon: the mountains around can hide the sun sooner.

In short

Lybeniq Canyon is a moderate, unsigned 5 km hike near the village of Lybeniq, south of Peja in western Kosovo. The route gains 375 m and reaches 970 m. There is no water source on the trail, so take around 2 liters.

Lybeniq is a very unexplored destination in the west part of Kosovo. In Lybeniq is located a very beautiful Canyon, called Lybeniq Canyon. There you can hike and climb as well, through that Canyon.

A hiker overlooking the wooded Lybeniq Canyon in autumn sunlight under a partly cloudy sky

How to get there

Lybeniq is located near the village called Strellc i Epërm and 9 km in the south of Peja. If you want to go there, first you need to go to the city of Peja and then head south to Deçan. After 9 km, you will see a sign to turn right to Lybeniq. If you are traveling from Decan, the distance to this turn is around 7.2 km, and after 7.2 km turn left. There isn’t any supermarket in the village, therefore, the last supermarkets are in Decan or Peja.

Then, you need to follow the paved road to the primary school of the village, where you can park the car and start the hike.

About the Lybeniq Canyon Hike

This hike is a moderate one, and not signed. First of all, you have to pass the primary school of Lybeniq, then get into the forest, where is a sheep path which you can follow. You will go through the forests, and it looks like a real jungle. In some parts, there are some big rocks, where you need to use hands, and for your safety, ropes as well. So, this destination is great for climbing too.

As an unexplored outdoor destination, this is a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts who are willing to explore the deepest parts of Kosovo.

There isn’t any water source, therefore you need to take around 2 liters of water. The total distance is around 5 km.

Points of interest:

Starting point: Lybeniq, Kosovo

Starting altitude: 663  m/alt

Highest altitude: 970 m/alt

Elevation gain: 375 m/alt

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