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Adriatic Bikepacking Route from Split to Sarandë through Croatia, Montenegro and Albania

from Lučac

to Sarandë

E-Bike: 4h 36 / day

Bike: 6h 08 / day

742 kmDistance
6,979 mElevation
9 DaysDuration
Difficulty
9Stages
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Climbs
Coastlines
Cross-border
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Description

This nine-day cycling route follows the eastern Adriatic from Split to Sarandë, linking Dalmatia, the Bay of Kotor, Lake Shkodra and the Albanian Riviera into one spectacular bikepacking journey. The route combines coastal roads, border crossings, flat plains and steep mountain sections, passing Omiš, Dubrovnik, Budva, Shkodra, Vlorë, Llogara Pass and Himarë. A strong route for riders looking for sea views, culture, wild landscapes and a real Balkan cycling adventure. Create a free Rogonneur acc

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Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

This route is made for riders who want a lot of experience without having to rethink the plan every day. The stages have a clear rhythm: some sections are fast and steady, others become more demanding through climbs, heat or traffic. That balance keeps the journey varied, but still easy to manage. The route works well with a gravel bike, touring bike or sturdy road bike with light luggage. Most of it rides directly and efficiently, but it still rewards attention to supplies, weather and timing. ...
Start Point
Lučac
End Point
Sarandë
Country
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
Regions
Bar Municipality, Budva Municipality, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Durrës, Elbasan, Entity Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fier, Herceg Novi Municipality, Kotor Municipality, Lezhë, Makarska Riviera, Shkodër, Split-Dalmatia, Tirana, Tivat Municipality, Vlorë

Insights

Total Distance

742 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road Type

—

Avg. time

9 days (8-11)

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Split — Tučepi

    65 km595 m

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  • Day 2
    Tučepi — Neum

    88 km793 m

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  • Day 3
    Neum - Kupari

    74 km898 m

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  • Day 4
    Cavtat - Budva

    77 km598 m

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  • Day 5
    Budva - Shkodër

    88 km829 m

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  • Day 6
    Shkodër - Durrës

    113 km351 m

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  • Day 7
    Durrës - Vlorë

    109 km374 m

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  • Day 8
    Vlorë - Himarë

    75 km1,536 m

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  • Day 9
    Himarë - Sarandë

    54 km1,005 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Requires planning

The tour start is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the final transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride to the route.

Travel from finish

Requires planning

The tour finish is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride after the final stage.

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