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Maja Kolata / Kolac (2556m) from Albania, Cerem or Valbona: The Albanian Alps' forgotten peak

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near Çerem, Kukës (Albania)

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Distance

13.26mi

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5190f

TrailRank

83| 5.0

Kolata forms part of the northern boundary of Valbona Valley and its broad peak and long spine-like ridge that runs to the east, which includes many sub peaks, give it a dramatic look. Three main peaks form the wide sum...

what a beautiful trail,it is the best
mehdi.tabibvand

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Ultra: Papingut from Permet

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near Gjinkar, Gjirokastër (Albania)

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Distance

8.58mi

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7575f

TrailRank

83| 4.67

Mali i Nemercke is one of the Albanian ultra-prominent mountains, meaning that - theoretically - you have to descend more than 1500 meter in order to climb a mountain that is higher. In other words, its prominence is mor...

Your photos are sublime. It's a challenge this mountains for me. I still didn't find my group to try it.
Egla Haxhi

Done it yesterday 👍
Roy Petrofski

What a beautiful path Your photos are really awesome Very enjoyable and exciting
mehdi.tabibvand

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Valbona to Theth

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near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)

Jakub W

Distance

7.31mi

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2743f

TrailRank

76| 5.0

The trail is easy to follow, also because there are quite many people walking along (we did it in mid-June). In our Rilindja guesthouse we have arranged for a guide with a horse to carry big backpacks. First you cross...

I was really not in shape, Being my first real hike, it was really tough. I almost have up after an hour and a half bu...
Tamir Heyman

Recommended to do in end of May or later. Tried to do this one at the start of May and due to the deep snow (which I was...
jurishali

Amazing hike, easy to follow, moderate fitness level required, can be a bit scary at couple of parts due to scree slope,...
Ausra Osi

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The Kuç Connection- Part 1; Pilur

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near Sen, Vlorë (Albania)

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Distance

11.91mi

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2454f

TrailRank

76| 4.67

If you enjoy high mountain passes with some exposure, toying through gravelly riverbeds and splashing through fords with crystal clear waters, the Kuç Connection is for you. While mountain ranges and rivers in this part ...

You can drive a little more than half of this route. After that the road stops because of a new road they have built. Be...
Esther Bleijenburg

Beautiful trip. We did it with our Defender, 4 kids and two tents on the roof. The trip was very nice and not too diffic...
Herbert E.

beautiful
BernardG

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Zeza Canyon Alpine Loop

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near Barkanesh, Durrës (Albania)

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Distance

6.47mi

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2244f

TrailRank

72| 3.95

The Ishmi River Canyon - or probably better known as Zeza canyon - winds its way between Kruja and Gomnit mountains. There are two bridges over the Ishmi River - one at the entrance to the canyon, and one in the middle o...

Half of the trail on the left is relevant, if you take it from the right side there is no path to climb the mountain. do...
dave xh

What a beautiful path Your photos are really exciting and you will surely have a great day I would be happy to visit m...
mehdi.tabibvand

SOS - do not go to this trail as the quarry next to it has proven to be dangerous!!!!
Tirana Outdoor - Expatsinalbania.com

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Valbona Theth Hike Albania

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near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)

Ausra Osi

Distance

9.86mi

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2661f

TrailRank

71| 5.0

A legendary hike from Valbona to Theth in Albanian Alps. This is moderately difficult hike (depends on your fitness) through stunning Valbona Pass. This hike is only a day hike and can be completed with 6-10 hours (also ...

Amazing
micua nunes

Just be ready for at least 4 hours walking. Anyway its so nice and beautiful
DaniStory

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The Summit of Mali i Ostrovicës

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near Marjan, Korçë (Albania)

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Distance

7.72mi

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3704f

TrailRank

70| 5.0

Hardly anyone seems to know where Ostrovicë Mountain is. There is even wild disagreement on various maps as to its altitude or the highest point of its long summit ridge. From all the mountains in the south of Albania, O...

Ostrovice mountain is at the very heart of southern Albania's map, making the access from both west and east long and di...
Gams

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An Albanian Ultra – Mali i Çikës

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near Palasë, Vlorë (Albania)

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Distance

4.23mi

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3967f

TrailRank

69| 4.67

An ultra-prominent peak, or Ultra in short, is a mountain with a topographic prominence of 1,500 meters or more. In order to climb a higher peak, you first have to descend at least 1500 meter. Prominence – at least for t...

Nous n'avons que la première partie de la randonnée, vers le premier sommet. Déjà difficile. Mais le panorama est exce...
Alexski

Nice expirance.
miki.rune

This looks like an excellent hike and I would love to do it. I'm not in Albania yet. Do you know if it's possible to get...
UnhingedBeauty

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Mali i Munellës from the South

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near Solloman, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance

3.12mi

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2037f

TrailRank

69| 5.0

From the distance, Mali i Munellës looks like a giant tooth, like a molar sticking out of the gums. That is, of course, if you know where Munelle is, and from where to look for it. Munelle is the highest point of Lezh...

Having seen Munella prominent in snow during some north-bound winter flights from Tirana, the wish to climb it is easily...
Gams

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Albania: Theth to Maja e Zorzit (1663 m)

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near Grumas, Shkodër (Albania)

Joe63

Distance

8.10mi

Elevation +

3402f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

A circular hike that starts at a "bridge" build by two pipes and then goes through the forest and finally to Maja e Zorzit (= Zorzit peak). The ascent is quite steep and the descent requires surefootedness since the trai...

It's true: the hike is epic. Don't underestimate it. It's quite challenging at some points.
Elmer Roze

We followed this trail from Theth to the summit and descended the same way (we didn't make the whole loop). The trail wa...
Iva Njunjic

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Maja e Arapit 2218 M

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near Theth, Shkodër (Albania)

Florian Sini
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Distance

13.73mi

Elevation +

7113f

TrailRank

67| 4.5

Peak of Arapi is a prominent mountain with its impressive 800m south wall go down to the bottom of the Thethi valley. The trails start from Harusha Guesthouse and go up across the river Shale. There are two main routes t...

After Pejes the difficulty goes from moderate to hard and is a constant flow of only moves, stepping over gaps and scram...
D T 8

Hi there, No we did not get a guide. The trail till Qafa e Pejes is easy to follow. At the beginining you just keep left...
Detjon Skendaj

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Theth - Syri i Kalter (Blue Eye) - Nderlysaj

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near Theth, Shkodër (Albania)

Ferrran7

Distance

8.62mi

Elevation +

1391f

TrailRank

66| 4.0

Hiking trail in Theth National Park, northern Albania, to one of the most beautiful spots of the country: the Blue Eye of the north (Syri i Kalter). After a 2h drive from Shköder, I park the car after crossing the Theth ...

Great map! Although when we hit the asphalt road after the car bridge closer to the blue eye, we managed to find a red a...
mcavanagh92

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Maja Arapit (Harapit / Arapi) from Theth: Circumnavigation of the great wall

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near Theth, Shkodër (Albania)

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Distance

13.50mi

Elevation +

4334f

TrailRank

66| 4.67

Arapit is one of the most prominent mountains seen from the Theth Valley. The mountain is "merely 2217m high (while most surrounding it are 200m higher) but its impressive 800m south wall (considered the highest in the B...

Did this trail early June, the instructions were very detailed and easy to follow. We camped the night approximately hal...
jimbo199

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Reps to Fan via Lajthize Plateau

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near Blinisht, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance

25.82mi

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4593f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

When travelling on the Tirana - Kukes highway at a speed of 100 kilometers an hour, Guri i Nuses - for all its impressive glory and its summit cross - can only be seen for a split second. Don't even crane your neck along...

This is a magnificent trail, the non-plus-ultra in the classical sense, that there is nothing further beyond, as the pil...
Gams

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Albania northern border

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near Kikaj, Kukës County (Albania)

PeterHack

Distance

23.70mi

Elevation +

8222f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

Done with an Allrad-Sprinter with rear diff-lock, which was needed. There was some rain during the night, so the track was a bit muddy. Last uphill part from 1900m to 2200m is the hardest, but most beautiful part. Track ...

One of the most beautiful offroad trails in north Albania
E Se

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The Kuç Connection - Part 2 & 3; Kuç-Gusmar-Golem

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near Kuç, Vlorë (Albania)

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Distance

22.13mi

Elevation +

3025f

TrailRank

63| 4.33

If you enjoy high mountain passes with some exposure, toying through gravelly riverbeds and splashing through fords with crystal clear waters, this outing is for you. While mountain ranges and rivers in this part of Alba...

Unfortunately the route has been paved by now. Nice landscape though!
tobi.keinath

Exellent drive with light Enduros, water somtimes more then 1m deep. Absolute fantastic landscape. Truly one of the best...
parabanbu

beautiful
BernardG

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Syri i Kalter Blue Eye from Ndërlysaj

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near Ndërlysaj, Shkodër County (Albania)

Sibel Jakupović

Distance

3.93mi

Elevation +

1165f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

Loop trail from Ndërlysaj passing through: - Blue Eye (3.5 km) Road from Theth to Ndërlysaj was in good condition, on the entrance of the village there is a wide parking place, it was free of charge. From the left side o...

Tiene algunas pendientes pero si estás en forma o bien te lo tomas con calma, valdrá la pena para ver el Blue Eye y refr...
Jose Diaz Lemus

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Mali i Shëndëllisë

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near Kashisht, Gjirokastër (Albania)

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Distance

4.27mi

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3760f

TrailRank

63

Mali i Shëndëllisë is along the major highway connecting Fier and Gjirokaster. It is in everybody's view, but we had never heard of anyone climbing it. Shëndëllisë had been on our mind for a while, and we were just waiti...

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Top of Albania (Tomorri) and Gjerbes Loop

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near Pronovik, Berat (Albania)

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Distance

45.79mi

Elevation +

9426f

TrailRank

63| 4.89

This 4WD tour leads to the highest point in Albania that you can reach by car - 2379 meters high. It is not even very difficult, and is done by hundreds of cars every year especially around the Bektashi feast of Abbas Al...

More then half of this trail is tarmac. The only little difficult was last aprox. 5 km to the peak. We did it with sligh...
Jan Emmer

I recommend this trip. Road is not difficult. It is able to m make it by every 4x4 car. Views are really amazing, especi...
Boberki

A lot of dedication was necessary to build this road making use of the extensive quarry road system. It cannot be missed...
Gams

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Zeza Canyon

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near Larushk, Durrës (Albania)

Endrit Shima

Distance

8.08mi

Elevation +

1289f

TrailRank

63| 4.0

This is a very easy hike through the gorge of Zeza stream. I don't usually like relaxing walks but I really liked this one. Zeza stream is located only 20 km from Tirana, between Kruja mountain and Gamnit mountain. It st...

We did this today. You can pass through the quarry in the roads that are built for the machines. It's pretty easy. You c...
Grupi I Maleve

SOS - do not go to this trail as the quarry next to it has proven to be dangerous!!!!
Tirana Outdoor - Expatsinalbania.com

it was a easy hike and a beautiful view. After the canyon we go by foot and did the climbing of Kruja mountain. Thank yo...
saimir24

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Grama Bay - St. Andreas - Palasë

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near Dukati i Ri, Vlorë (Albania)

Julian Ruçi

Distance

8.04mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

63

COASTAL TRAIL Grama Bay - St. Andreas - Palaeste One of the most beautiful Coastal Trails in South Albania. The Trek begins at the Grama Bay, continues with St. Andreas Bay and ends at Palasë. Grama Bay is only accessi...

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Llogara Pass- Qorre Peak- Cika Ridge

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near Palasë, Vlorë (Albania)

loshilikes

Distance

6.91mi

Elevation +

4331f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

This trail is approximately 16 km long for the round trip. The path is well-marked, and on clear days without snow, you won’t have any trouble walking through the pine forest. Red and white stripes mark the trail on ston...

How long did it take you? Thanks!
Julie D'hondt

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Çerem - Dobërdol (Albanian Alps)

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near Çerem, Kukës (Albania)

Julian Ruçi

Distance

9.76mi

Elevation +

3245f

TrailRank

62

PEAKS OF THE BALKANS info: Çerem, Albania – Dobërdol, Albania Markings: white/red This day involves a transfer hike from Çerem to Dobërdol, a remote shepherd’s village accessible only by mule tracks and populated only ...

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Maja e Rosit (Prokletije, Albania)

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near Kukaj, Kukës (Albania)

Sibel Jakupović

Distance

10.21mi

Elevation +

5262f

TrailRank

62

Maja e Rosit or Rosni Vrh from Valbona Valley to Kukaj village there is a bus/van that will help you cross the dirth road faster, I took a short cut trough unmarked trail in the woods to Kukaj. At the first house in Kuka...

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Kallamas Loop (Trail number 8 on the Prespa National Park hiking map)

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near Kallamas, Korçë (Albania)

Cora Schaaff

Distance

7.75mi

Elevation +

1381f

TrailRank

62| 4.56

The trail starts at the hiking map in town. From there follow the road until you can turn left. This road climbes uphill. Once you leave the buildings behind you'll see the first marking. The wide path leads you steeply ...

Super trail
Prespa National Park

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful trail. It was one of the highlights of our holiday in 2019! We did the trai...
Pijlmans

Nice trail, but sometimes hard and passages to climb (on seashore) Don't forget your GPS or Mobile Phone, because you ...
Lothar Marth

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