Albania: Valbora to Theth

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Distance: 12.22 mi
Elevation gain: 3,041 ft
Technical difficulty: Difficult
Elevation loss: 3,448 ft
Max elevation: 5,914 ft
TrailRank: 26
Min elevation: 2,555 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 5 hours 29 minutes
Time: 9 hours 31 minutes
Coordinates: 3625
Uploaded: June 29, 2021
Recorded: June 2021

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near Çuka Dunishës, Kukës (Albania)

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The Valbona to Theth trail is a beautiful day hike and one of the most famous hikes in the Albanian Alps.
The hardest part about the ascent is that it is in direct sunlight. Even in Summer (I did the hike end of June) you will have to cross 2 field of snow (!), each not more than 50 m. Both are walkable with summer outdoor gear, including your ultimate all-terrain sandals.
Water sources on the way, so no need to bring more than 1,5 l. The trail ends at the car bridge at the northern end of Theth.
The path may be started from both sides, Valbona to Theth or Theth to Valbona. The trail from Valbona to Theth is more convenient because it is easier since the elevation difference Valbona - Theth is about 200 m (with Valbona 200 m higher than Theth) and the ascent from Valbona to the peak is less steep.