Rugova is 93 km from Pristina. The Lumbardhi River splits the mountain in half, creating a valley and a canyon (Rugova Gorge).

85% of the territory is covered by forests, 15% by pasture. The terrain is rugged with limestones and bluff slopes and deep-narrow erosive gorges. Mountain sites are with a slope of 15°-30° but occasionally they reach 45°-90°. The terrain is composed of various forms of numerous karst such as caves, natural tunnels, waterfalls, glacial lakes etc.

Flora and fauna

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Flora

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Rugova region has a multitude of habitats such as meadows, pastures, bushes and shrubs, forests, foothills, holes, slopes, streams, gorges, river water, pond water, caves, karst pits, half-wet properties, almost dry properties and limestone, acids with red, purple and black colours, coastlines and valleys, massive rocks and shed stones.

This variety of habitats indicates high diversity of vegetation. Rugova's region vegetation is present as in central Europe altitudes, but it also grows plants that are characteristic of Balkans or only for this region. Rugova region distinguishes four areas of plants (beech, oaks, coniferous forests and alpine pastures)

Fauna

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The region features a rich fauna both in diversity, spread or rare and endangered species. The most common mammals include hedgehogs, moles, shrews, squirrels, rabbits, bats, bears, and ungulates. Common birds include the golden eagle, the rock partridge, the griffon vulture, the European green woodpecker, and the Eurasian sparrowhawk. Several species of trout are found in the streams.

Many important roads pass through Rugova: Shkodra’s valley relates Rugova with Tropoja and Shkodra, Qafa e Çakorrit leads to Plave and Guci, Qafa e Dasmorëve relates Rozhaja and Qafa e Hajlës with Dacaj and Husaj.

Minibuses leave Peja at 08:00 (€3). It goes at each village and also came back in Peja. Also there are private taxis that can send a group of 10 persons and bring them back for €50.

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Map of Rugova Mountains

The region of Rugova is divided into 13 villages (Shtupeqi i Vogël, Shtupeqi i Madh, Reka e Allagës, Drelaj, Pepiq, Malaj, Kuqishtë, Dugaivë, Haxhaj, Stankaj, Bogë, Shkrel dhe Koshutan) and five small neighbourhoods (Llaz, Bellopaq, Pecaj, Ujëmirë, Dreshaj). These villages are 2–7 km far from each-other. Roads are partially paved and can be blocked during winter.

• Shpella e Mbretëreshës (Queen's Cave) (5^th kilometer). Situated in Rugova Canyon, near the 5^th kilometer. One can go there by via ferrata. 
• 42.707320.12081 Xhamia e Drelajve (Mosque of Drelaj) (in Drelaj village). Situated in Drelaj village, the first mosques in Rugova Mountains, built on 1915. 
• 42.66120.26562 Patriarkana e Pejës (Peja's Patriarchate) (at the entrance of Rugova Mountains). Situated in the entrance of Rugova, built in the 13th century, this was the main monument for Serbians in Kosovo. Since 2003 it has been protected by UNESCO, while for more than 300 years it was protected by a Rugovian family, called "vojvoda" meaning "sentry". 
• Lapidari i heroit kombëtar Jashar Haxha (Monument of national hero Jashar Haxha) (at the entrance of Drelaj Village). Situated in the entrance of Drelaj, in honour of Rugova's hero. There are a lot of songs about him in Albanian folklore. 
• 42.683220.08553 Liqenati (Liqenat) (at Drelaj). It is the biggest lake in Rugova. 
• Tri krojet (5^th kilometre). There is a terrace with some tables and chairs, with waterfall background. Also, there is a source of cold water. It is a most visited point in Rugova Canyon. Part of it is also a tunnel, a place for climbing and in its peak is situated a cave. 
• Te sharra (35^rd kilometre). Situated in entrance of Rugova Canyon, near the Peja's Patriarchate. It gather a lot of visitors in summer. Best part of it is the direct access with the river and a beautiful view of a waterfall. 

Due to the historical past, sports in Rugova started developing later than in other countries, although there are sufficient resources. Today Rugova has several ski areas (one of them is equipped with a telpher), trails for hiking, and a parachuting runway. Also climbing rocks and mountaineering are towards development.

Skiing

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Up to 1974 skiing was a part of mountaineering. Rugova is known as a cradle of skiing in Kosovo and Balkans. “Rusolia” was the first club from which were formed three other groups: “Peja”, “Alpi” and “Rugova”. “Rusolia” club has participated in the Olympic Games too.

The most advanced track it is placed in Bogë, but it has many favorable tracks in other places too, for example: in Stankaj. In Bogë we can also find two skiing schools “Dardani” and “Ke Luani”.

• 42.6962620.160461 Hotel-Restaurant “Gryka”, Shtupeq i Madh. (updated Jul 2023)
• Restaurant “Mulliri”- Drelaj
• Restaurant “Rugova Camp” - Shtupeq i Madh
• Guest House " Ariu" - Reka e Allages

• 42.755620.0561 Hotel Magra Austria, Bogë Village, Rugovë, Peja (From Peja, take the road to Rugova, make a right towards Bogë), ☏ +383 49 560 560, hotelmagra@live.com, info@hotelmagra.comMULTIPLE-EMAIL. Family ecohotel and restaurant with strong Austrian influence. The hotel is 1,450 m above sea level. You can get various forms of spa treatments there, such as a sauna, straw bath, sea salt bath and walking barefoot. €40-80. (updated Jul 2021)
• 42.739520.05482 Villat Bora, Bogë Village, Rugovë, Peja (In the center of Bogë, near the ski track), ☏ +383 49 286 520. There are five houses, each of them has a potential for a family. €50-80. 
• 42.706820.11933 Guesthouse Shqiponja, Drelaj Village, Rugovë, Peja (Drelaj Village, near Mosque of Drelaj), ☏ +383 49 586 740. It is an old home renovated, all in traditional way. 
• 42.74120.0544 Rudi A&G Complex, Bogë Village, Rugovë, Peja (In the center of Bogë, near the ski track), ☏ +383 44 900 028. Hotel and restaurant in Bogë. It also offers ski school and ski equipment for rent. 
• 42.741120.05385 Ke Luani, Bogë Village, Rugovë, Peja (In the center of Bogë, near the ski track), ☏ +383 44 328 229, +386 49 328229. Hotel and restaurant in Bogë. It owns the cableway of ski track. It also offers ski school and ski equipment for rent. 
• 42.693620.16676 Bjeshka, Shtupeqi i Madh, Rugovë, Peja (Across the road, in 13th kilometer). At the entrance of Shtupeqi i Madh Village, it can be seen from the street. There are 4 houses, each for a family. €40. 
• Log Cabin, Shkrel, Rugovë, Peja, ☏ +383 44 746 001, +386 49 110 450 (viber), rugova.guide@gmail.com. 1700m €30. 
• 42.695820.16037 Gryka Restaurant, Malaj, Rugove, Pejë, ☏ +38344732771. Check-in: 11:00 AM. (updated May 2024)

• Hotel “Rudi” – Bogë
• Resort “Berati” – Bogë
• Hotel-Restaurant “Ke Luani”-Bogë.
• Neighborhood “Hani” - Shtupeq i Madh
• Villas “Kodra” –Bogë
• Hotel “Rugova Relax” – Bogë

Camping

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Area is quite safe. Ask for help local villagers if in any trouble.

• Peja - a city of Kosovo to which the region is linked.
• Plav - a city of Montenegro with direct bus connection from Peja.
• Rožaje- the nearest city of Montenegro with direct bus connection from Peja.