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  • Along the Edge - Maja e Strakovecit

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    near Labova e Madhe, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    2.47mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.87
    Photo ofAlong the Edge - Maja e Strakovecit Photo ofAlong the Edge - Maja e Strakovecit Photo ofAlong the Edge - Maja e Strakovecit

    What looks like something from one side may look a different matter from the other side. Mali i Lunxherise is one of those two-faced mountains. Lunxherise is the mountain range east of Gjirokastra. It looks not like m...

    Beautiful easy hike with great views. Not much of a trail, just follow along the ridge to get amazing views of the mount...
    Gail Armour
    Excellent trail offering stunning views to all directions, easily accessible by car via a paved road. When approaching...
    Chris633
    I've done half of this trail with my 2 kids (9 and 11), Very nice views, easy path (although necessary to have good shoe...
    Pierre3

  • Lëpushë - Okol (Theth)

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    near Lëpushë, Shkodër (Albania)
    Author
    loshilikes
    Distance
    12.00mi
    Elevation +
    6201f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofLëpushë - Okol (Theth) Photo ofLëpushë - Okol (Theth) Photo ofLëpushë - Okol (Theth)

    We started early in the morning, at around 6: 20. The trail is steep from the very beginning. The first few hundred meters of the trail goes on the old military road, then it takes right toward the Maja e Berizhdolit sid...

  • Zaranika Ramble

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    near Petrelë, Tiranë (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofZaranika Ramble Photo ofZaranika Ramble Photo ofZaranika Ramble

    After two months inactivity, caused by rain, work and travel, we finally got a nice sunny winter Sunday. We opted for a slow start - a ramble - in the hills on the west side of the Durishit Ridge. We always thought to...

    Good views, close to Tirana and authentic. I enjoyed, thanks!
    Artis Pugacs
    This is really a beautiful little hike - one might not think of a such beautiful nature so close to Tirana. Since it's m...
    TilManPlus

  • Maja e Velivarit

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    near Ilnicë, Dibër (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    8.68mi
    Elevation +
    3615f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMaja e Velivarit Photo ofMaja e Velivarit Photo ofMaja e Velivarit

    Maja e Velivarit or Velivar as shown on most maps, is the highest summit of the range known as Deshat by the people of Macedonia. Deshat is the southern part of ridge that separates Albania from Macedonia between Diber a...

    The trail has a long hike in and -out phase, which can be tiresome after the long descent, therefore one could consider ...
    Gams

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  • Cuka Partizan - Tomorri Summit 2416 Meter

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    near Dardhë, Berat (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    5.01mi
    Elevation +
    4754f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofCuka Partizan - Tomorri Summit 2416 Meter Photo ofCuka Partizan - Tomorri Summit 2416 Meter Photo ofCuka Partizan - Tomorri Summit 2416 Meter

    Tomorri is probably the best known mountain in Albania. It has religious significance, and there is a shrine on the (lower) south summit, also called Mali i Kurbanit or Mali i Babait. The south summit is separated from t...

    Followed this a few days ago. No issues with minimal navigation needed. Thank you for posting a detailed route descripti...
    Suruthai Pokaratsiri
    The difficulty arises mainly from the duration of the hike and some slight exposure in the summit area. The first part o...
    Gams

  • Milë

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    near Vagalat, Vlorë (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    with Jospalmi Florian Sulzer
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofMilë Photo ofMilë Photo ofMilë

    Milë - or Mali i Millëtit, or Maja e Milës - is a little mountain near Butrint. Visitors to Butrint tend to admire the nearby ruins and rarely direct their gaze towards Milë Mountain, which provides the backdrop to the s...

    Its easier walking than driving your way to the mobile operators antennas (only with top quality 4wd) , the views are am...
    gabbytours
    This hike gives an extra quality to an archaeological site visit or a drive along the coast: the summit's view is dream ...
    Gams

  • Valbona Valley random exploration

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Chris633
    Distance
    8.16mi
    Elevation +
    1588f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofValbona Valley random exploration Photo ofValbona Valley random exploration Photo ofValbona Valley random exploration

    The trail offers breathtaking views of the Valbona Valley and the surrounding mountains. Starting at the Valbona river, this route follows the path to Theth up to the snow line. The trail then follows the path to the wa...

  • Kakome - Krorez

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    near Kakomë, Vlorë (Albania)
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    loshilikes
    Distance
    1.63mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKakome - Krorez Photo ofKakome - Krorez Photo ofKakome - Krorez

    It is not right to build a sheepfold near an old monastery and the sheepherds are irresponsible by keeping their dogs loose. So please do not walk this trail alone. To avoid the dogs barking follow the dirt road then tur...

    We have done this trail in December. Only met the dogs on our way back but they were friendly. The path prom Kroreza mon...
    OreoPumpkin
    watch out for wolves
    sp3nko

  • Theth Nikc

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    near Okol, Shkodër (Albania)
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    loshilikes
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    5223f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofTheth Nikc Photo ofTheth Nikc Photo ofTheth Nikc

    Take a 4x4 taxi from Theth to Okol. The trail starts at a bar in the middle of the forest where there is water to fill up. Keep left along the stream to reach the bottom of a huge cliff. Go along the cliff up to where th...

  • Goranxi-Vanistër-Manastiri i Ravenes-Goranxi

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    near Vanistër, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    loshilikes
    Distance
    3.60mi
    Elevation +
    502f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofGoranxi-Vanistër-Manastiri i Ravenes-Goranxi Photo ofGoranxi-Vanistër-Manastiri i Ravenes-Goranxi Photo ofGoranxi-Vanistër-Manastiri i Ravenes-Goranxi

    Manastiri i Ravenes ne Goranxi dhe Manastiri i Ringjalljes ne Vanister. These two monasteries are part of three others that are located above the villages on the right side of the national road Gjirokaster- Kakavije. Th...

  • Valbona - Maja e Thatë (Albanian Alps)

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    near Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Julian Ruçi
    Distance
    9.52mi
    Elevation +
    6129f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofValbona - Maja e Thatë (Albanian Alps) Photo ofValbona - Maja e Thatë (Albanian Alps) Photo ofValbona - Maja e Thatë (Albanian Alps)

    “Val-bona” the Good Valley Valbona is a village in the northern Albania and situated in the valley of the river Valbonë, south of the mountain Maja e Thatë.

  • Curraj i Epërm - Theth (Trail)

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    near Curraj i Epërm, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Julian Ruçi
    Distance
    12.59mi
    Elevation +
    4324f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCurraj i Epërm - Theth (Trail) Photo ofCurraj i Epërm - Theth (Trail) Photo ofCurraj i Epërm - Theth (Trail)

    Curraj i Epërm - Theth (Trail) -A very challenging Hike- “I think no place where human beings live has given me such an impression of majestic isolation from all the world” - Edith Durham

    One of the best trails in Albanian Alps. Scenic
    Drilon Neli

  • Llogara Unaze

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    near Shalë, Vlorë (Albania)
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    loshilikes
    Distance
    8.57mi
    Elevation +
    2218f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofLlogara Unaze Photo ofLlogara Unaze Photo ofLlogara Unaze

    A pleasant round trip in Llogara National Park. First part of the trail goes through an evergreen forest. The part on the ridge is treeless. The trail is easy to follow. I followed the trail uploaded at maps.me and was 1...

  • Mali i Fagut from Kllojkë

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    near Kllojkë, Tiranë (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    3.00mi
    Elevation +
    2805f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMali i Fagut from Kllojkë Photo ofMali i Fagut from Kllojkë Photo ofMali i Fagut from Kllojkë

    This climb starts from the remote village of Kllojkë and mostly follows farm trails. A few parts require moderate bushwhacking, but the bush is not very dense. The trail makes use of many grassy grazing areas, which are ...

    Great trail and easy to follow. We also did follow a slightly different trail in our return and found out that these coo...
    Endrit Shima

  • Maja Roshit / Rosni Vrh (2524m) from Albania, Valbona via Kukaj

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    near Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Zbulo.org - Discover Albania
    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

  • Cajupi Summit

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    near Saraqinishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    with demilo
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    4281f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCajupi Summit Photo ofCajupi Summit Photo ofCajupi Summit

    When in Gjirokaster, Cajupi is right in your face, and the people of Gjirokaster get excited when talking about it - or hearing about your intention to make it to its summit. Still, we are not aware that Cajupi is cli...

    Great hike, fairly easy to follow on a clear day as you can always see where you've been and are heading. I particularly...
    demilo
    A terrific hike! Great views of the surrounding areas and a really enjoyable summit ridge. Did this on a beautiful sprin...
    Tini Hart

  • Grunas Water Fall and Canyon

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    near Theth, Shkodër (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    4.58mi
    Elevation +
    663f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.39
    Photo ofGrunas Water Fall and Canyon Photo ofGrunas Water Fall and Canyon Photo ofGrunas Water Fall and Canyon

    This hike is similar to the "Wandervorschlag 1" fuer Thethi, as suggested by the GTZ/GIZ guidebook (which is credited for the suggestion). The hike leads to the Grunas Waterfall, the Grunas Canyon, and several interestin...

    Nice trail...thanx to share it
    Sam VK
    Its perfect for a calm and chilling walk.
    Mario Lulati
    Simple and easy trail to warm up in Theth.
    kramersalex

  • Valbona-Theth

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    near Rrogam, Kukës County (Albania)
    Author
    sostrowski
    Distance
    9.54mi
    Elevation +
    2756f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofValbona-Theth Photo ofValbona-Theth Photo ofValbona-Theth

    Stunning point to point hike in the Albanian Alps, starting at the village of Valbona and finishing at Theth. Very steep approaching the mountain pass but otherwise manageable. Trail is well marked and there are a handfu...

  • Razem Maja e Bocanit Boge

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    near Trashan, Shkodër (Albania)
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    loshilikes
    Distance
    8.41mi
    Elevation +
    2694f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofRazem Maja e Bocanit Boge Photo ofRazem Maja e Bocanit Boge Photo ofRazem Maja e Bocanit Boge

    This trail is very easy all the way to the top. The only trouble is descending toward Boga village. The trail in this section is well marked(almost every 50 meters) but the path is not opened and in few occasions a bit s...

  • 05a Banjat e Benjës - Lengarica Canyon from above and inside

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    near Benjë-Novoselë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
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    malenki
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    1614f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.44
    Photo of05a Banjat e Benjës - Lengarica Canyon from above and inside Photo of05a Banjat e Benjës - Lengarica Canyon from above and inside Photo of05a Banjat e Benjës - Lengarica Canyon from above and inside

    This is a roundtrip crossing a mountain and going back inside a riverbed. You will have to swim some small parts most likely even in hot summer. In the time of melting snow or rainfalls I would discourage walking the riv...

    We did this trail in November 2022. The landscape is absolutely amazing but be really well prepared for that. The time i...
    tagadafan
    Itinéraire fait aujourd'hui (7 août 2021) mais en sens contraire : nous avons remonté le lit du canyon et sommes rentrés...
    Benjamin DE LEGLISE 1
    can’t believe how clear was the water in 2013, i’ve done the loop twice, once as described here and once on the car road...
    erlin_l

  • Theth - Grunas - Nderlysa - Blue Eye

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    near Theth, Shkodër (Albania)
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    granitt
    Distance
    6.70mi
    Elevation +
    1588f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTheth - Grunas - Nderlysa - Blue Eye Photo ofTheth - Grunas - Nderlysa - Blue Eye Photo ofTheth - Grunas - Nderlysa - Blue Eye

    Kulla e ngujimit (Lock-in Tower) and Church of Theth are two most visited destinations. Kulla e ngujimit is a historical destination, very important for the locals and shows how mountain men were trying to avoid the bloo...

    Easy to follow. Beautiful trail
    gentbicaj
    very very beautifull ! Loved walking this one
    silli303

  • Mali i Kërçinit

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    near Kërçishti i Epërm, Dibër (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    4816f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMali i Kërçinit Photo ofMali i Kërçinit Photo ofMali i Kërçinit

    Mali i Kërçinit, or Kërçin, is one of the outstanding highpoints on the range separating Albania from Macedonia. With 2342 Meter altitude, it is some 20 Meter lower than neighboring Velivar (see wikiloc # 5228374), but t...

    This trail deserves special attention, as it is like an introduction to the Central Albanian Mountain World. It has prac...
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