Hiking

The Best Hiking Trails in Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)

905 trails

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Photo of Valbona - Maja e Thatë (Albanian Alps) Photo of Valbona - Maja e Rosit (Summer Conditions) Photo of Valbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam
  • Distance
    5.79mi
    Elevation +
    5131f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.5

    Maja e Roshit or Rosni Vrh is yet another mountain located right at the border between Crna Gora (Montenegro) & Shqiperia (Albania). It ranks as the third highest peak of Montenegro after the two Kolata summits and is ap...

    You have to wake up very soon or you wont have sunlight! :P, but nice
    DaniStory
    Trail is very easy to follow, so far, this is my favorite trail on Prokletije 😊
    Sibel Jakupović
  • Distance
    5.61mi
    Elevation +
    5098f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofValbona - Maja e Rosit (Summer Conditions) Photo ofValbona - Maja e Rosit (Summer Conditions)

    Maja e Rosit is the 15th highest peak of the Accursed Mountains (Prokletije). It is also called as "Maja e Roshit" and "Rosni Peak". Located on the border between Albania and Montenegro it’s a perfect hiking peak. During...

    Thanks for the track! Very useful for me. The trail is well marked, and easy to follow (no technical), but you have to m...
    arimagorria
  • Distance
    11.99mi
    Elevation +
    5997f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofValbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam Photo ofValbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam Photo ofValbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam

    We did not originally plan to hike to Maja Jerercë but the path was very well marked so we decided to follow this route rather than out originally planned route. It's very steep uphill from the cross road where the you...

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  • Distance
    9.04mi
    Elevation +
    4101f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofPeaks of the Balkans 2: Valbona to Çerem Photo ofPeaks of the Balkans 2: Valbona to Çerem Photo ofPeaks of the Balkans 2: Valbona to Çerem

    A great alternative to hiking to Çerem via the road. I had heard it was boring and you mostly stay in the valley. Most guides include this alternate trail so in terms of finding the way, it is easy. You basically cross t...

  • Distance
    7.35mi
    Elevation +
    2306f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofValbonë - Kukaj - Old Mill - Valbona Photo ofValbonë - Kukaj - Old Mill - Valbona Photo ofValbonë - Kukaj - Old Mill - Valbona

    This is a nice loop to do on a chill day in Valbona. Follow the red and yellow markers. It has a steep incline of 600m that offers great views of the valley. You can go to some of the peaks at different points in the ...

    We started the other way around, which I think might be a bit more knee-friendly :) the route was great for a relaxed da...
    zuckermäuschen
  • Distance
    11.42mi
    Elevation +
    4213f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofValbonë - Vusanje via Maja e Rosit Photo ofValbonë - Vusanje via Maja e Rosit Photo ofValbonë - Vusanje via Maja e Rosit

    The trail is clearly marked to Maja e Rosit (thanks to Catherine, aka Katarina). At the junction with Maja e Rosit, go left towards the faded sign to "Montenegro" and not towards Maja e Rosit (there is another path to Vu...

  • Valbone to Theth trekking

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    Distance
    11.95mi
    Elevation +
    2933f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofValbone to Theth trekking Photo ofValbone to Theth trekking Photo ofValbone to Theth trekking

    * Albanian well-known route, performed on 31th July 2019 with good friends and a beautiful sunny day. * Start Point: "Guest House Demushi" (Valbone center, 3km far from the official Trail head -Excellent Guesthouse to s...

  • Distance
    6.14mi
    Elevation +
    3898f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofValbona - Jezerca lakes (Buni i Jezerci) Photo ofValbona - Jezerca lakes (Buni i Jezerci) Photo ofValbona - Jezerca lakes (Buni i Jezerci)

    The hike to Jezerca lakes (Liqenet e Jezerces) starts from the Valbona National Park, near the school. You take the path to Kukaj village, where you can find the last water source. Then the trail runs through boulders an...

    Really nice and no too hard
    DaniStory
  • Valbonë Kukaj loop

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    Distance
    6.24mi
    Elevation +
    2264f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofValbonë Kukaj loop Photo ofValbonë Kukaj loop Photo ofValbonë Kukaj loop

    Parked our car few meters on the right of the Tourist Information Center. Hiked for about 45 mins, just before Kukaj guesthouse fellow the signs on the right and start. It is quite steep but at 2hr30 min mark (Elevation ...

  • Valbone - Rosi Pass - Valbone

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    Distance
    9.01mi
    Elevation +
    3524f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofValbone - Rosi Pass - Valbone Photo ofValbone - Rosi Pass - Valbone Photo ofValbone - Rosi Pass - Valbone

    The hike to Rosi Pass starts from the Valbona National Park, near the school. You take the path to Kukaj village, where you can find the last water source. You need around 2-2.5 liters of water for this hike. After aroun...

  • Maja e Rosi(t)/Rosni + Return

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    Distance
    11.05mi
    Elevation +
    5213f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMaja e Rosi(t)/Rosni + Return Photo ofMaja e Rosi(t)/Rosni + Return Photo ofMaja e Rosi(t)/Rosni + Return

    Hike from Valbone to the peak of Mount Rosni. Moderate track, that's pretty easy to follow with a local hut to buy fair priced cold beverages right in the middle. Take enough water as there is no stream to refill and e...

  • Rrethi i Jubanit Circuit Valbonë

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    Distance
    4.93mi
    Elevation +
    1434f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRrethi i Jubanit Circuit Valbonë Photo ofRrethi i Jubanit Circuit Valbonë Photo ofRrethi i Jubanit Circuit Valbonë

    Valbonë - Kukaj- Rrogam The ascent lies mostly in a very steep pathway mainly in a beech forest while the descent lies mainly in an old military byway till you reach the valley again. On the way down there is a fantasti...

  • Valbone-Stani Rames

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    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    2379f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofValbone-Stani Rames Photo ofValbone-Stani Rames Photo ofValbone-Stani Rames

    Easy trail and as you can see from the photos is adaptable for everyone who is in a good shape and has the right spirit for the mountains. It takes 5-6 hours including the breaks. There is no spring along the trail so br...

  • Valbonë - Maja e Rosit - Vusanje

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    Distance
    12.86mi
    Elevation +
    5902f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofValbonë - Maja e Rosit - Vusanje Photo ofValbonë - Maja e Rosit - Vusanje Photo ofValbonë - Maja e Rosit - Vusanje

    Valbona to Vusanje is one of the best trails of the Accursed Mountains. Regardless of the fact that it is not very popular (like Valbona to Theth), I think it is more beautiful. This hike is not only a pass from a villag...

  • Maja e Thate 2406m, Valbone

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    Distance
    11.96mi
    Elevation +
    6047f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMaja e Thate 2406m, Valbone Photo ofMaja e Thate 2406m, Valbone Photo ofMaja e Thate 2406m, Valbone

    Maja e Thatë has an elevation of 2,406 m and is located northwest of Valbonë village. It rises above the village of Valbonë by more than 1,500 m. The summit is a sharp ridge, and its crest has jagged edges. Horizontal mo...

  • Towards Maja e Rosit

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    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTowards Maja e Rosit Photo ofTowards Maja e Rosit Photo ofTowards Maja e Rosit

    Very nice and not difficult hike with wonderful scenery. Use concrete bridge to cross the river, turn left, then follow the marks. Enjoy!

  • Maja Roshit

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    Distance
    11.33mi
    Elevation +
    712f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMaja Roshit Photo ofMaja Roshit Photo ofMaja Roshit

    Nice hike to the top not an easy one but great!The height is wron for some reason it stuck.... climb to 2525

  • Valbone to Theth

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    Distance
    10.18mi
    Elevation +
    2316f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofValbone to Theth Photo ofValbone to Theth

    Reasonably well marked and popular hike. Horses can take your pack if you have a large bag/s. Took us around 4.5 hrs with a few 10min breaks.

  • Maja Rosit 2525m

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    Distance
    11.26mi
    Elevation +
    5174f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMaja Rosit 2525m Photo ofMaja Rosit 2525m Photo ofMaja Rosit 2525m

    The trailpoint in on the center of Valbone but it can hiked even from Vuthaj. The path is well marked and Kukaj is 1.5 km from the trailpoint. After Kukaj you keep always right and up. After 5.1 km is located the only hu...

  • Distance
    6.40mi
    Elevation +
    2608f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofValbona - Rosi Hut (Stani i Rames) - Valbona Photo ofValbona - Rosi Hut (Stani i Rames) - Valbona

    The trail runs through boulders and meadows, entering the beech forest. Passing by the houses of Kukaj, the path follows the right side of the valley until a small grassy plateau with a mountain hut.

  • Maja e Rosit 2523m Hike

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    Distance
    12.20mi
    Elevation +
    5207f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Rosit 2523m Hike Photo ofMaja e Rosit 2523m Hike Photo ofMaja e Rosit 2523m Hike

    Maja Rosit is considered as the best peak to get a view in the Accursed Mountains. It is also called as “Maja e Roshit” and “Rosni Peak “. This peak is located in the border between Albania and Montenegro and part of thi...

  • Distance
    11.22mi
    Elevation +
    6089f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofValbona - Kollata Peak - Kollata balcony - Valbona Photo ofValbona - Kollata Peak - Kollata balcony - Valbona Photo ofValbona - Kollata Peak - Kollata balcony - Valbona

    Hiking to Kollata peak (Maja e Kollatës) is one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in the Accursed Mountains. The peak is located on the border between Montenegro and Albania, part of the Kollata massif. The ele...

  • Valbona-Kukaj-Old Mill Loop

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    Distance
    5.98mi
    Elevation +
    2185f
    TrailRank
    29

    Follows red/yellow markers to Kukaj, then takes right trail (same markers) in loop along ridge and down towards road following red markers from last signpost. Back along road to start. About 4 hours, but spent time up in...

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