The 6 Peak Balkans Challenge

Six countries. Six highest summits. One mission across the Balkans.

6

Countries — Bulgaria & 5 Neighbours

3 / 6

Summits Completed

2,925 m

Highest Summit — Musala, Bulgaria

50%

Challenge Progress

After conquering all 56 peaks of Rila and Pirin, the next chapter takes us beyond Bulgaria's borders — to the highest points of Greece, Romania, North Macedonia, Turkey, and Serbia. Musala was the first. Three summits are done. Three more await.

All 6 Summits

6 countries · 3 completed · 3 remaining

Musala peak, 2925 m, highest peak in the Balkans, Rila mountain, Bulgaria #01 Bulgaria

Мусала — Musala

2,925 m · Rila, Bulgaria · Highest peak in the Balkans
2,925 m
5–6 h
11 km
+900 m

The highest peak in the Balkans and the natural starting point of this challenge — already summited as the final peak of the 56 Peaks Challenge. Musala anchors everything that came before and everything that follows.

Highest peak in Turkey, Balkans Challenge, Bulgarian 56 Peaks #02 Turkey

Turkey's Highest

Summit Reached · Balkans Challenge Peak 2
Summit
Completed

The Turkish summit has been reached. A demanding and unique ascent that expanded the challenge beyond Bulgaria's borders for the first time.

Midžor peak, highest peak in Serbia, Balkans Challenge, Bulgarian 56 Peaks #03 Serbia

Midžor

2,169 m · Stara Planina, Serbia · Highest peak in Serbia
2,169 m
Completed

Midžor sits on the border of Serbia and Bulgaria in the Stara Planina range — a fitting summit that bridges the two countries. The highest point in Serbia, reached and logged.

Mytikas, Mount Olympus, 2917 m, highest peak in Greece, Balkans Challenge #04 Upcoming Greece

Mytikas — Mount Olympus

2,917 m · Olympus, Greece · Highest peak in Greece
2,917 m
8–10 h
~18 km
+2,200 m

The mythical home of the gods and the highest peak in Greece. Mytikas requires technical scrambling on the final approach — one of the most challenging summits in this challenge and one of the most iconic in all of Europe.

Korab peak, 2764 m, highest peak in North Macedonia, Balkans Challenge #05 Upcoming North Macedonia

Korab

2,764 m · Šar Mountains · Highest peak in North Macedonia
2,764 m
7–9 h
~16 km
+1,500 m

Korab straddles the border of North Macedonia and Albania, offering an expansive ridge traverse and remote alpine character. The highest point in North Macedonia awaits.

Moldoveanu peak, 2544 m, highest peak in Romania, Balkans Challenge #06 Upcoming Romania

Moldoveanu

2,544 m · Făgăraș Mountains, Romania · Highest peak in Romania
2,544 m
7–9 h
~18 km
+1,400 m

Deep in the Făgăraș range, Moldoveanu is approached via long ridges with spectacular views across the Southern Carpathians. The final summit of the Balkans Challenge — and the one that will complete the mission.