vithkuq-maja-rrungajes
near Vithkuq, Korçë (Albania)
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Itinerary description
Route: Vithkuq - Rrungajes Peak - Vithkuq
GPS file: vithkuq_maja-rrungajes_gps.gpx
Distance: 13,6 km (including way back from waypoint 007 to 001)
Walking time: 4.5 hours
Altitude: 1.200 m (min.) - 1.925 m (max.)
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Description:
Very scenic hike leading not only to the highest peak in the surrounding of
Vithkuq but also to an enjoyable mountainous area. Leaving Vithkuq to the
North West direction, passing the cross above the village. Easy orientation
along a donkey trail heading South towards Rrungajes peak (can be seen
from a distance). Steady ascending to 1650m, below the peak. Access to
the peak on a steep but easy to climb field from the West side. The top
consists of several peaks, easy to access. Several options to leave the top
(e.g. along the ridge to the south, steep downhill to the East etc.). Various
trails lead back to the trailhead (waypoint 001) in the center of Vithkuq.
Waypoints:
001 - Start/End (village center of Vithkuq)
002 - Cross
003 - Crossing
004 - Crossing
005 - Junction to peak
006 - Peak/Viewpoint
007 - End
Created by Albania Mapping Project 2011
http://mappingalbania.blogspot.com.es/p/project.html
GPS file: vithkuq_maja-rrungajes_gps.gpx
Distance: 13,6 km (including way back from waypoint 007 to 001)
Walking time: 4.5 hours
Altitude: 1.200 m (min.) - 1.925 m (max.)
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Description:
Very scenic hike leading not only to the highest peak in the surrounding of
Vithkuq but also to an enjoyable mountainous area. Leaving Vithkuq to the
North West direction, passing the cross above the village. Easy orientation
along a donkey trail heading South towards Rrungajes peak (can be seen
from a distance). Steady ascending to 1650m, below the peak. Access to
the peak on a steep but easy to climb field from the West side. The top
consists of several peaks, easy to access. Several options to leave the top
(e.g. along the ridge to the south, steep downhill to the East etc.). Various
trails lead back to the trailhead (waypoint 001) in the center of Vithkuq.
Waypoints:
001 - Start/End (village center of Vithkuq)
002 - Cross
003 - Crossing
004 - Crossing
005 - Junction to peak
006 - Peak/Viewpoint
007 - End
Created by Albania Mapping Project 2011
http://mappingalbania.blogspot.com.es/p/project.html
Waypoints
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001-Start
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002-Cross
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003-Crossing
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004-Crossing
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005-Junction to peak
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006-Peak/Viewpoint
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007-End
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