The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in Albania

Jezerca - from Theth via the lakes

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Zbulo.org - Discover Albania

Distance

14.84mi

Elevation +

8415f

TrailRank

60

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Description follows! Unfortunately Wikiloc screwed me up by removing half of the waypoints without me nothing it - probably I have to start all over, why are there so many limitations?

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Maja e Jezerces - the highest in Dinaric Alps

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Endrit Shima

Distance

6.60mi

Elevation +

5531f

TrailRank

47| 5.0

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Being the highest peak of Dinaric Alps makes Maja e Jezerces (2694m) one of the most attempted summits in the area of Bjeshket e Namuna/Prokletje. Though is the highest, it's not the most difficult summit in the area. Ot...

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Valbona - Maja e Rosit - Valbona (Winter conditions)

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granitt

Distance

10.74mi

Elevation +

5266f

TrailRank

43

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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...

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Radomirë - Mount Korab - Radomirë

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granitt

Distance

10.12mi

Elevation +

4888f

TrailRank

40

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Mount Korab 2’764 m/alt is part of the Radika Mountains located in the border between Albania and Macedonia, therefore It is the highest peak of these two countries, also it is the 4th highest peak in the Balkans. The te...

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Valbona - Maja Jezercë - Valbona (Summer conditions)

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granitt

Distance

13.37mi

Elevation +

5089f

TrailRank

39| 4.67

Maja Jezercë, the highest peak of Prokletije (the Accursed mountains), also known as the “Queen of the Alps”. With an elevation of 2694 m/alt. Amazing views during all the path! There are several ways of climbing thi...

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Tomorr Mountain (Southern Summit)

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Fledi Ymerasi

Distance

3.89mi

Elevation +

2677f

TrailRank

39

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This is the hike to the sourthern peak of Tomorri mountain. This summit has an altitude of 2379 m. It's a bit (-50m) less than the northern summit which is also more difficult to climb.There is a bektashi tekke in the su...

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Maja e Boshit 2416M

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Florian Sini

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Distance

11.72mi

Elevation +

5774f

TrailRank

38

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Peak of Boshi 2416 M can be hiked from Theth and Valbona Valley. This time we start from Valbona Valley. The trail starts from Fusha e Gjase across the river gravel. At 4 km we were force to cross the river because was n...

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Shpati Mountain

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Fledi Ymerasi

Distance

9.87mi

Elevation +

4108f

TrailRank

37

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This trail includes the climbing of two mountains: Munella (1362m) not to be confused with Munella on the northern part, and Shpati with its highest peak 1831m, called Bukanik. This area has suffered deforestation for...

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Theth-Maja Jezerce-Theth

Alpine Climbing

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fic885

Distance

15.37mi

Elevation +

9245f

TrailRank

37| 5.0

Climbing Maja Jezerce from Theth Valley in Albania. Maja Jezerce is highest peak of the Accursed mountains.

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Boga - Maja e Radohimes

Alpine Climbing

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geonomon

Distance

7.37mi

Elevation +

5837f

TrailRank

36

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Beautiful trail till the last rocky part of the mountain where you need to use III grade climbing skills.

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Maja e Thate 2541m, Boge

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Florian Sini

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Distance

8.72mi

Elevation +

5322f

TrailRank

36

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Maja e Thate in Boge is located in west referring to Livadhi peak. The peak of the mountain 2541m is not visible from the road where we started the trail. There are 2 ways to go up to valley of Omeku peak, one is this an...

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Maja e Cikes(2045m) in Winter

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Detjon Skendaj

Distance

10.72mi

Elevation +

5039f

TrailRank

35

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Hiking to Maja e Cikes in Winter is difficult. The summit height is 2045m and the trailhead start roughly at 1000m and has an elevation gain 1580m. It is the same trail that goes to Maja e Qorres but on certain point you...

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Maja e Livadhit 2493m

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Detjon Skendaj

Distance

7.72mi

Elevation +

4879f

TrailRank

35

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Peak of Livadhi in Boge is a difficult hike. The trail does not have any sign at all. We put some pile up stones nearly in all the distance but do not go without GPS. The distance from trailpoint up to the summit is 5km ...

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Winter Hike Mount Cika

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Genc Bregu

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Distance

4.39mi

Elevation +

1007f

TrailRank

34

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The climb was done in winter. It was very icy and the last part before reaching the summit was dangerous. Due to the snow the trail was not visible and we had to climb all the peaks.

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Stogoi Mountain

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Fledi Ymerasi

Distance

5.37mi

Elevation +

5292f

TrailRank

34

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This hike and climb leads to Stogoi Mountain (1825 m.). I have first seen it when up in the heights above Vranisht village. From there it looks like a big pyramidal cliff just in front of you. And it really is, this...

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Valamara Mount

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Fledi Ymerasi

Distance

4.30mi

Elevation +

2346f

TrailRank

32

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Valamara, 2373 m. A lot of glacial lakes around. Two very important rivers begin on its slopes, Shkumbin and Devoll. Valamara it's one of the most prominent mountains of Albania, and also top-100 in Europe. The fifth hi...

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Maja e Cardakut(Rabes) 2250m

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Detjon Skendaj

Distance

8.02mi

Elevation +

3832f

TrailRank

32

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This hike is difficult considering the trouble you face at some points where you should really have climbing skills. The trail has only some small signs at the beginning of the trail and after the first part where you ge...

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Peak of Vinsenti (Maja e Drites) 2517m

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Florian Sini

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Distance

12.04mi

Elevation +

6007f

TrailRank

32

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Vincenti peak is 2517 m part of the Radohima mountain range. To the east, the mountain falls steeply over 1750 meters into the valley of the river Shale, giving a beautiful panorama of the valley of Theth. We start the t...

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Maja e Jezerces 2694m

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Detjon Skendaj

Distance

12.21mi

Elevation +

6178f

TrailRank

32

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Trail Lugu i Valit. We started from Rrogam at 05:00 and initially visited Rrogam Waterfall but it was too dark. The trail up to the summit is roughly 9km. The average slope is around 40-50 grade. Elevation gain 1691m. It...

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Peak of Korabi

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Genc Bregu

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Distance

11.36mi

Elevation +

5328f

TrailRank

32

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The climb is done from the North side of the mountain with snow while the return is done from the standard route. There are two points which require climbing experience because they are too steep. One is close to the sum...

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4 day Circuit Theth - Valbona - Cerem - Vusanje - Theth

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Simon Gullberg

Distance

44.47mi

Elevation +

14524f

TrailRank

32

Beautiful hike in the Albanian Alps. Some springs are dry during July/August which you have to keep in mind when wild camping like we did during this hike. Some section of the hike I lost GPS signal that's why it does...

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Radohimes (2570m) Circle - The mountain marathon

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Distance

20.71mi

Elevation +

7858f

TrailRank

32

If there would be something like an Albanian mountain marathon, this could be it! With almost 34km lenght is resembles the route that the messenger Pheidippides ran 490 B.C in ancient Greece. The only difference, it took...

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Maja e Kollates 2556m Winter Hike

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Florian Sini

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Distance

11.64mi

Elevation +

5679f

TrailRank

32

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Hiking to Kollata peak is one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in the Accursed Mountains. The peak is located in the border between Montenegro and Albania and it is part of Kolata massif. The elevation of this...

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Albania, Zla Kolata, 2534 m

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Fisma1

Distance

10.01mi

Elevation +

5282f

TrailRank

31

Hiking trip on the highest spot of Montenegro from Albanian side. The first 15 minutes is difficult to find the trial. But after this the trial is marked. You begin at the south side of the mountains, go around him and ...

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Rehovë - Çuka Peçit - Liqeni Gramozit - Starje

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JoRol-826

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Distance

11.90mi

Elevation +

5220f

TrailRank

31

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Lake Gistova (Greek: Γκιστόβα) is an alpine lake on the border of Albania and Greece. It is located at an elevation of about 2,350 metres (7,710 ft), on the Gramos mountain.[1] The nearest villages are Starje in Albania ...

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