Local guides you can trust

About Shtegtimi

At Shtegtimi, we believe that nature has the power to reconnect people—to themselves, to others, and to the land they walk on. Our mission is to make outdoor experiences more accessible, more personal, and more meaningful.

We keep itineraries clear, logistics handled, and safety briefings simple so you can enjoy the trail.

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Clear itineraries with gear and weather briefs before every hike.
Small groups guided by locals who know the ridgelines and exits.
Safety kit, comms, and backup plans baked into every route.
Transparent pricing and quick answers from the guides themselves.

Valbona to Theth — one of our home routes Small groups • Clear plans

Why people book with us

We're a platform built by hikers, for hikers—created to bring together passionate people who love exploring Balkan’s wild beauty.

Safety, transparency, and community are our priorities. Every trip listed on our platform is either planned or reviewed by people who care deeply about delivering quality and responsibility.

Fast replies with straightforward itineraries and pricing.
Safety briefings that cover weather, gear, and checkpoints.
Local partners for transport, permits, and warm meals.

Thank you for walking this path with us. See you on the trail.

Meet the team

Co-founders who guide on the trail and answer your messages themselves.

Follow our journeys

Diar Selimi

Co-founder · Lead guide

Certified lead climber and product builder who keeps trips smooth and tech transparent.

Wilderness first responder Outdoor guide

@diarselimi.gh

Mergim Demiraj

Co-founder · UIAA guide

Storyteller and certified mountain guide who has led multi-day crossings across the Peaks of the Balkans.

UIAA mountain guide Community host

@mergimdemiraj

Our journey so far

Steady steps that built trust with hikers and partners.

2017 First community hikes

Weekend hikes around Kosovo and Albania sparked the idea of a platform that could bring more people outdoors.

2020 Cross-border guiding

Our team earned multi-country guiding certifications and opened signature itineraries across the Peaks of the Balkans.

2024 Shtegtimi platform launch

We launched Shtegtimi to make it simpler for locals and visitors to discover, plan, and book guided adventures.

Today Expanding shared trails

New winter experiences, multi-day traverses, and training courses keep growing what our community can explore.

What People Say

Short notes from hikers who joined recent trips.

"Shtegtimi events are always organized with care. I've met great people and seen amazing places."

Filiz

"I was nervous to join my first hike, but felt welcome immediately. Highly recommend to anyone new to hiking!"

Alex

"Amazing hike with stunning views and thoughtful planning. Easily in my top three hikes ever."

Alin

Ready for a calm, well-planned trek?

Tell us your dates and pace—we’ll suggest a route, share a packing list, and stay available the whole way.

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