Alpine Climbing

The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in Albania

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  • Mali i Munellës Maja e Topit

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Gurth-Spaç, Lezhë (Albania)
    Author
    Egla Haxhi
    Distance
    12.75mi
    Elevation +
    5443f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMali i Munellës Maja e Topit Photo ofMali i Munellës Maja e Topit Photo ofMali i Munellës Maja e Topit

    Beautiful view, The trail start from the Reps village and the trail was not marked. We took a local guide. At the last segment was climbing the rock, little bit risky. The top was round not a real peak.

  • Gramoz Mount

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rehovë, Korçë County (Albania)
    Author
    Fledi Ymerasi
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    4373f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGramoz Mount Photo ofGramoz Mount Photo ofGramoz Mount

    Except for the peaks in the Northen Alps, Gramoz (2523m) is the highest mountain south of them. I have recorded only the ascend that starts from Rehove village. Rehove is a pretty village with a lot of churches. The desc...

  • Maja e Alise 2471m Winter Hike

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rrogam, Kukës County (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    15.02mi
    Elevation +
    5167f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Alise 2471m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja e Alise 2471m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja e Alise 2471m Winter Hike

    The summit of Alija 2471m is located on south-west of Popluka and Jezera Peak. We start the trail from Fusha e Gjase (Valbone) early in the morning in a terrain of snow and ice and the first difficulty start when follow ...

  • Maja Kollates 2555m in Winter

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    with Florian Sini
    Distance
    10.30mi
    Elevation +
    5869f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja Kollates 2555m in Winter Photo ofMaja Kollates 2555m in Winter Photo ofMaja Kollates 2555m in Winter

    Maja e Kollates is one of many summits in Valbone valley and is located on the border between Albania and Montenegro. Trail to Kollata is the same with Maja e Thate and at the hut, 4,63km/1814m, trail deviate on the righ...

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  • Maja e Poplukes 2569m Winter Hike

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    14.43mi
    Elevation +
    5230f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Poplukes 2569m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja e Poplukes 2569m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja e Poplukes 2569m Winter Hike

    Maja e Popluks (also called Maja e Poplukës, Papluka, Popljuces) is barely visible from either valley but appears when climbing Qafa e Pejes or Qafa e Valbones. Would Maja e Popluks stand alone, it would be an extraordin...

  • Maja e Thate 2406m, Valbone

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    with morena.tervoli Florian Sini
    Distance
    10.53mi
    Elevation +
    6211f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Thate 2406m, Valbone Photo ofMaja e Thate 2406m, Valbone Photo ofMaja e Thate 2406m, Valbone

    Maja e Thate in Valbone is a challenge hike. The trailpoint is in Valbone valley, elevation 920m. There two routes. First route start from Valbone and continue through Kukaj and at certain point you turn on east directio...

  • Gryk e Hapt 2525m(Ismet Sali Brucaj)

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    9.78mi
    Elevation +
    5984f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGryk e Hapt 2525m(Ismet Sali Brucaj) Photo ofGryk e Hapt 2525m(Ismet Sali Brucaj) Photo ofGryk e Hapt 2525m(Ismet Sali Brucaj)

    Gryk e Hapt is a peak in Valbone. There are confusing information with regard to summit names on this side of Valbone. According to the inhabitant of Valbone and old Albanians alpinists the summit Gryk e Hapt on the map ...

  • Maja e Hekurave 2561 M

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Velishtë, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    17.50mi
    Elevation +
    6627f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Hekurave 2561 M Photo ofMaja e Hekurave 2561 M Photo ofMaja e Hekurave 2561 M

    Maja e Hekurave is well know peak in the Geg Hysen region in Bajram Curri. The trail Start from Chust Nut Hill hotel. This is a small hotel but manage by very helpful people and a very good chef. The road to go to the ho...

  • Grykat e Hapta (Maja e Madhe) 2625m Winter Hike

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rrogam, Kukës County (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    7.83mi
    Elevation +
    5167f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGrykat e Hapta (Maja e Madhe) 2625m Winter Hike Photo ofGrykat e Hapta (Maja e Madhe) 2625m Winter Hike Photo ofGrykat e Hapta (Maja e Madhe) 2625m Winter Hike

    Grykat e Hapëta is a massif in the Albanian Alps, part of the Zhaborret mountain range and represent the most beautiful and most magnificent express of wild beauty of Alps. Its highest peak reaches a height of 2,625 m, m...

  • Maja Bridashes 2125m Winter Hike

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    near Bogë, Shkodër County (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    8.25mi
    Elevation +
    3763f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja Bridashes 2125m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja Bridashes 2125m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja Bridashes 2125m Winter Hike

    Peak of Bridashi 2125m is the third peak of the ridge that start from Bocani and end to Arapi peak. The trail starts from Boge. This is a difficult hike in winter because you will face a mix terrain from moving in big st...

  • Maja e Alise in Winter

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rrogam, Kukës County (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    with Florian Sini
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    5200f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Alise in Winter Photo ofMaja e Alise in Winter Photo ofMaja e Alise in Winter

    Maja e Alise in Winter You can hike Maja e Alise from Thethi or Valbone Valley. We hiked from Valbone valley. We started the hike very early in the morning and arrived at the first difficult part after 10km. At this poi...

  • Vargmali Kolajet (Maja Malsores) 2490m

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Okol, Shkodër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    15.48mi
    Elevation +
    8894f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofVargmali Kolajet (Maja Malsores) 2490m Photo ofVargmali Kolajet (Maja Malsores) 2490m Photo ofVargmali Kolajet (Maja Malsores) 2490m

    Our main objective is to climb the summit of Kolaje 2490 (in google map called Maja e Malesores.) located on north-west of Jezera Peak. We start the trail from Okol (Thethi) across the river Shale in a well-marked path a...

  • Maje e Livadhit 2493 Winter Hike

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bogë, Shkodër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    8.26mi
    Elevation +
    4633f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaje e Livadhit 2493 Winter Hike Photo ofMaje e Livadhit 2493 Winter Hike Photo ofMaje e Livadhit 2493 Winter Hike

    This is a beautiful but difficult hike especially in winter and does not have any sign at all so do not go without GPS. The peak of the mountain 2493m is not visible from the road where we started the trail. Livadhi Moun...

  • Maja e Brijasit (Brises) 2561m

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Bledi Preza Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    12.26mi
    Elevation +
    6388f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Brijasit (Brises) 2561m Photo ofMaja e Brijasit (Brises) 2561m Photo ofMaja e Brijasit (Brises) 2561m

    Maja Briaset 2,561 m is part of the Accursed Mountains range in the northern part of Albania. One of the surrounding valleys is Valbona Valley. We start the trail from Margjeka Guest House and after 300 m we enter in the...

  • Maja e Jezerces 2694 M, Lugu i Smailit, snowy Trail

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    7.71mi
    Elevation +
    5180f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Jezerces 2694 M, Lugu i Smailit, snowy Trail Photo ofMaja e Jezerces 2694 M, Lugu i Smailit, snowy Trail Photo ofMaja e Jezerces 2694 M, Lugu i Smailit, snowy Trail

    Jezerca is the highest peak of the Albanian Alps with 2694 m. There are 4 or 5 directions to reach the summit. One of the biggest challenges is reaching the summit from the Smail Valley. The trail length is10.5 km and th...

  • Peak of Nermercka 2485

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Skore, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Genc Bregu
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    4587f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofPeak of Nermercka 2485 Photo ofPeak of Nermercka 2485 Photo ofPeak of Nermercka 2485

    Winter hike of Nemercka from Skore. The road to Skore is really bad so a 4x4 car is required. Only the last part of the hike can be icy.

  • Maja e Cardakut (Rabes) 2250 M

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bogë, Shkodër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    8.16mi
    Elevation +
    3914f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMaja e Cardakut (Rabes) 2250 M Photo ofMaja e Cardakut (Rabes) 2250 M Photo ofMaja e Cardakut (Rabes) 2250 M

    Overall the trail is beautiful. At 2050 m there is a path which requires climbing experience as there is no fix rope.

  • Valbona - Maja Jezercë - Valbona (Winter conditions)

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    granitt
    Distance
    13.52mi
    Elevation +
    6007f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofValbona - Maja Jezercë - Valbona (Winter conditions) Photo ofValbona - Maja Jezercë - Valbona (Winter conditions) Photo ofValbona - Maja Jezercë - Valbona (Winter conditions)

    Maja Jezercë, the highest peak of Prokletije (the Accursed mountains), is also known as the “Queen of the Alps”. With an elevation of 2694 m/alt. Amazing views during the path! This trail starts to Fusha e Gjesë (Valb...

  • Brijas Valbonë 2567m (Briaset)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Bledi Preza
    with SHBA Tirana
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    5866f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofBrijas Valbonë 2567m (Briaset)

    I've been told by older alpinists that this summit is rarely climbed in the past and is relatively harder than Jezera summit. The main difficulties I found were: 1. The unstable stones combined with the tight slope nea...

  • Maja e Arapit

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Okol, Shkodër (Albania)
    Author
    Endrit Shima
    Distance
    1.02mi
    Elevation +
    2014f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMaja e Arapit Photo ofMaja e Arapit Photo ofMaja e Arapit

    Maja e Arapit or Harapit is located near Thethi village in Albanian Alps and it’s well known for its 800 m climbing wall in the southern side. The summit can be reached from the western side via qafa e Pejes (pass). From...

  • Starje - Cuka e Pecit, Gramos

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Starjë, Korçë (Albania)
    Author
    granitt
    with Adriatik Gacaferi
    Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    4216f
    TrailRank
    27

    Gramos (Gramoz) Mountain which is located in the border between Albania and Greece is the highest mountain in southern Albania, it is an easy to moderate hike. This hike is easy to moderate one, therefore, the peak ca...

  • Strëmbec - Maja e Papingut (Nemërçkë) Attempt(1)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Stëmbec, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Author
    Roy Petrofski
    Distance
    3.71mi
    Elevation +
    4032f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofStrëmbec - Maja e Papingut (Nemërçkë) Attempt(1) Photo ofStrëmbec - Maja e Papingut (Nemërçkë) Attempt(1) Photo ofStrëmbec - Maja e Papingut (Nemërçkë) Attempt(1)

    Strëmbec - Maja e Papingut (Nemërçkë) Attempt(1) This is a failed attempt to climb up to Nemërçka Ridge from Sopoti's Waterfall. Potential Route exists in Gomares Pass but requires climbing equipment: rope and harness t...

  • Maja e Hekurave from Bajram Curri April 2021

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Lozhnë, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Genc Bregu
    Distance
    14.14mi
    Elevation +
    6375f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMaja e Hekurave from Bajram Curri April 2021 Photo ofMaja e Hekurave from Bajram Curri April 2021 Photo ofMaja e Hekurave from Bajram Curri April 2021

    We started the trail from Markaj and slept for one night at Liqeni i Ponarit. The most difficult part is near the summit where if there is snow a fixed rope would give more confidence.

  • Maja e Radohines 2570m

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Kaprejë, Shkodër (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    7.03mi
    Elevation +
    2011f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMaja e Radohines 2570m Photo ofMaja e Radohines 2570m Photo ofMaja e Radohines 2570m

    More than 2/3 of trail has a slope around 50grade.At around 200m before reaching the peak, crest trail, you should have climbing skills.Elevation gain is 1190m, wikiloc calculated the elevation gain not correct.

  • Zepe Mountain

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shëngjin, Lezhë (Albania)
    Author
    Fledi Ymerasi
    Distance
    9.39mi
    Elevation +
    3783f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofZepe Mountain Photo ofZepe Mountain Photo ofZepe Mountain

    Mt. Zepes (1983 m) is located between Kukes and Mirdite district. It is part of the famous Bjeshket e Oroshit mountain and ethnographic region. The human-caused deforestation has been quite damaging in this area. Ther...

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