Mountains don't always have to be spectacular to make an impression. One such ‘gentle’ mountain region is undoubtedly the Karadak Mountains, located in the south-east on the border with North Macedonia. In a figurative sense, it is simply called the ‘Black Mountains’, which in the Balkans usually refers to rather remote, unknown regions. It also refers to an ethnographic region in the border triangle with Serbia. The highest peak of the 390 km² is the 1,650 m high Ramno, which is already in the neighbouring country.

The Karadak Mountains are still barely developed, rarely visited and therefore a true oasis to slow down. You can drive up to the small village of Dëbëlldeh, explore the area on foot (beware: the paths are often not signposted!) and enjoy the fantastic view over a good meal in one of the few excursion restaurants, ideally at sunset.

Or visit the bee farm in Mjakë and stock up on high-quality honey or other bee products.

Or follow the Morava river in the western parallel valley from Bince up to Kërrbliq (9 km), about 300 metres east above the mountain village there are two picturesque waterfalls near the fork in the river (follow the signs to ‘Dy Ujevarat’).