Rugova Canyon or Rugova Gorge is a canyon near Peja in the west of Kosovo, in Bjeshket e Nemuna, near the border of Montenegro. With a length of 25 km and a depth of 1,000 meters, Rugova is considered one of the longest and deepest canyons in Europe.
It was created by water erosion and the retreat of glaciers in Peja. The Lumbardhi of Peja Bistrica passes through the canyon. In 1985, Rugova Canyon was declared a protected monument of natural heritage due to its geological, hydrological, and botanical values, as well as its impressive landscape.
Rugova Canyon offers great opportunities for climbers and cave explorers. A "Via Ferrata," called the "Iron Path," has been built and is the first and only one in the Balkans that allows climbers to ascend the rocks.
