Sharr Mountains National Park

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Sharr Mountains National Park, National park in southern Kosovo.

The protected area spans 53,272 hectares across the northern section of a mountain range extending into Albania and North Macedonia.

The national park, established in 1986 and restructured in 2012, preserves landscapes that were known as Scardus during ancient times.

Local communities near Prizren and Dragash maintain traditional practices connected to the mountainous environment and dairy production methods.

Visitors can reach the park within one hour from Pristina by car, with optimal hiking conditions occurring during spring through fall seasons.

The park contains over 30 peaks exceeding 2,500 meters and supports 1,558 vascular plant species alongside 200 bird species.

Inception: 1986

GPS coordinates: 42.21667,21.01667

Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:42

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