The 6 Peak Balkans Challenge

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

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Countries — Bulgaria & 5 Neighbours

4 / 6

Summits Completed

2,925 m

Highest Summit — Musala, Bulgaria

67%

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. Mount Ararat was the first, Musala the second. Four summits are done. Two more await.

All 6 Summits

6 countries · 4 completed · 2 remaining

Mount Ararat, 5137 m, Ağrı Province, Turkey, Balkans Challenge, Bulgarian 56 Peaks #01 Turkey

Mount Ararat

5,137 m · Ağrı Province, Turkey · Balkans Challenge Peak 1
5,137 m
6–7 h
~2.5 km
+950 m

Mount Ararat, the towering volcanic massif of eastern Turkey and the resting place of legend, reached and logged. A multi-day mountaineering ascent that pushed the challenge to its highest and most demanding summit yet.

Musala peak, 2925 m, highest peak in the Balkans, Rila mountain, Bulgaria #02 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 second summit of this challenge — already summited as the final peak of the 56 Peaks Challenge. Musala anchors everything that came before and everything that follows.

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
2–3 h
7.4 km
+610 m

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 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, now summited. Mytikas demands technical scrambling on the final approach — one of the most challenging and iconic ascents of the entire Balkans Challenge, and now behind us.

Mountain landscape placeholder. Our own photo of Korab will be added after the climb. #05 Upcoming · 16-18/07/2027 North Macedonia

Korab

2,764 m · Korab 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.

Mountain landscape placeholder. Our own photo of Moldoveanu will be added after the climb. #06 Upcoming · 17-19/09/2027 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.