3. Crossing Albania, Macedonia, Greece, Western Turkey via Egnatia: 36 days

The via Egnatia was constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Starting at Durrës, Albania on the Adriatic Sea, the road follows a difficult route along the river Genusus (Shkumbin), over the Candaviae mountains and thence to the highlands around Lake Ohrid. It then turns south, following several high mountain passes to reach the northern coastline of the Aegean Sea at Thessalonica. From there it runs through Thrace to Istanbul.

Route Description

Da Durazzo a Istanbul lungo la Via Egnatia

Anacleto, Mario and Rinaldo's 2008 journey of the via Egnatia over 36 days: Durrës, Albania - Istanbul, Turkey. The document includes a map with detailed route description, and accommodation details. With thanks to Martina Landolt.

Maps

1. Road Edition 1:250,000: Ipiros-Thessalia, Macedonia, Thrace.

2, Mapstor.com offers topographic maps issued by military agencies in Russia and East European countries. The maps can be downloaded for free one at a time. For ease of use, these maps can also be purchased as full map sets for a nominal fee.

3. The Bunker Trails website is designed to equip interested hikers, backpackers, and all other adventure-seekers with a collection of detailed maps, accurate topographical information, and potential trails in Albania. This site provides several types of free, downloadable maps, general information about trekking in Albania, and a general forum to share tips, questions, and experiences.

Vévi can be reached from Bitola in a day instead of two (stages 9 and 10) by shortening the distance of approximately 14-km and avoiding Florina. From Feres to Malkara (stages 27, 28 and 29) you can spare a day stopping in and Ipsala Keşan. With regard to the 30 ° and 31 ° steps carefully.