From Theth to Nikç
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- Distance
- 15.99 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,656 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 5,561 ft
- Max elevation
- 6,393 ft
- TrailRank
- 41
- Min elevation
- 2,260 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- one day 3 hours 28 minutes
- Coordinates
- 5163
- Uploaded
- December 3, 2015
- Recorded
- June 2014
near Hardedaj, Shkodër (Albania)
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Itinerary description
This trail describes the transfer route from Theth to Nikç. It is recommended to experienced and well prepared (map, GPS) mountain hikers only. The karst area behind Maja e Arapit is confusing. The trail is marked, in principle, but the marks are sparse and it is still easy to get lost. There's no surface water at all, and knife-sharp limestone edges to avoid. If in any doubt, please consider the help of a guide. Decent weather is recommended.
The passage took me 9 hours from Theth to Qafa e Dobraçes (a shepherds dwelling) and another 2 hours to
Nikç, with heavy backpack, (tent and all). The plan was to stay the night at Qafa e Dobraçes. The shepherd would not let me stay, but I found a nice and hidden campsite half an our down the way, including water supply. The fountain is named Ujë e Samagradit - see the waypoints. With hindsight, I would recommend to leave the tent at home and to travel light. This would allow you to make the passage to Nikç without overnight stay. As I learned, there is quite agreeable accomodation in Nikç.
From Theth to the pass Qafa e Pejës the trail is easy. Before starting the ascent, make sure to fill your water supply at Burimi i Shtrazës. Just before lake Liqeni i Pejës there is a signposted branch to the left. From there on, it becomes difficult. If you have made for Qafa e Dobraçe, the rest again is easy.
Have fun.
Erik
The passage took me 9 hours from Theth to Qafa e Dobraçes (a shepherds dwelling) and another 2 hours to
Nikç, with heavy backpack, (tent and all). The plan was to stay the night at Qafa e Dobraçes. The shepherd would not let me stay, but I found a nice and hidden campsite half an our down the way, including water supply. The fountain is named Ujë e Samagradit - see the waypoints. With hindsight, I would recommend to leave the tent at home and to travel light. This would allow you to make the passage to Nikç without overnight stay. As I learned, there is quite agreeable accomodation in Nikç.
From Theth to the pass Qafa e Pejës the trail is easy. Before starting the ascent, make sure to fill your water supply at Burimi i Shtrazës. Just before lake Liqeni i Pejës there is a signposted branch to the left. From there on, it becomes difficult. If you have made for Qafa e Dobraçe, the rest again is easy.
Have fun.
Erik
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Ujë e Samagradit
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Qafa e Dobraçes
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My Campsite
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Burimi i Shtrazës
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Liqeni i Pejës
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Qafa e Pejës
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Hello, is this route very difficult? do I have a good gps? Where can I get a map of the area in Albania? my intention is to do
theth to nikc
nikc to vermosh
vermosh to lepushe
lepusshe to theth
regards
Hi Mansur,
technically, the route from Theth to Nikç is moderately difficult, no climbing passages etc. But the route is only sparsely marked and difficult to find. At least it was in 2014. Moreover, the terrain behind Maja e Arapit is confusing and the route is not obvious. It might be dangerous in case of bad weather.
You might contact the guys at www.zbulo.org for advice. They have first hand information. May be, the situation has improved.
The other parts to Vermosh are well signposted and much easier. About current map supply, I don't know.
Best regards,
Erik