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Theth - Fushe Denellit - Pass (Qafa e Kakise)

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Nicole Farnsworth
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Trail stats

Distance
8.92 mi
Elevation gain
4,291 ft
Technical difficulty
Difficult
Elevation loss
4,291 ft
Max elevation
6,508 ft
TrailRank 
46
Min elevation
2,396 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
4 hours 34 minutes
Time
8 hours 32 minutes
Coordinates
2421
Uploaded
September 22, 2022
Recorded
September 2022
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near Theth, Shkodër (Albania)

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Itinerary description

This is an incredible hike with stunning views almost the entire way. I struggled to get on the trail amid all the new private property and ended up taking the back road behind the church. From there it's very well marked and clear. After you cross the bridge, it's a steep climb up. Most is shady in the trees. I probably would have called this path moderate except for the slightly unclear trail at the top (see below) and that there are several sections where you cross a somewhat narrow path with steep dropouts where sure footedness is needed. All are perfectly passable but if you are scared of heights I wouldn't recommend this hike.

You do not need to do the entire hike. The views are stunning the entire way. If you get to Fushe Denellit, you're feeling frisky and have about two hours to spare, the climb up to the pass is well worth the view. Follow the signs to Curraj i Eperem but see my notes on trail markers. There are markings up to the pass but they are sometimes difficult to see... when in doubt just keep climbing up. The pass is rather obvious ahead and you will likely see the markers again. This is a climb, but, as said, worth the spectacular views.

You also may see frogs and fancy mushrooms along the way if the season is right...

There is no water on this path (except maybe at the stan) so take plenty of water!

Waypoints

PictographBridge Altitude 2,556 ft
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Bridge

PictographWaypoint Altitude 2,542 ft
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Junction for Nenrreth trail

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,708 ft
Photo ofNenrreth / Fushe Denellit & Markaj & Curraj i Eperm

Nenrreth / Fushe Denellit & Markaj & Curraj i Eperm

Note: the straight line before this is inaccurate as my GPS stopped but the path is clear.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,258 ft
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Waypoint

PictographIntersection Altitude 5,307 ft
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Curraj i Eperem

This is also misleading as it points right and there appears to be a trail going to the water source there but the correct direction is actually to the left around the rock.

PictographMountain pass Altitude 6,472 ft
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Qafa e kakise

Where you can continue on to Curraj i Eperem.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,244 ft
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Stan

Ignore the straight line here as my GPS stopped. Its the same as the way up. There may potentially be water 💧 available here

PictographWaypoint Altitude 2,413 ft
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Waypoint

The sign is a bit misleading. Probably you can find a way onto it later on but I found this the easiest amid the houses and private property below. The former trail lowe down is completely overgrown and impassable. My route takes a left here, goes beyond the church and continues on.

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