The Best Trails in Kukës (Albania)

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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)
    Author
    Zbulo.org - Discover Albania
    Distance
    13.26mi
    Elevation +
    5190f
    TrailRank
    83| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMaja Kolata / Kolac (2556m) from Albania, Cerem or Valbona: The Albanian Alps' forgotten peak Photo ofMaja Kolata / Kolac (2556m) from Albania, Cerem or Valbona: The Albanian Alps' forgotten peak Photo ofMaja Kolata / Kolac (2556m) from Albania, Cerem or Valbona: The Albanian Alps' forgotten peak

    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

  • Valbona to Theth

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Jakub W
    Distance
    7.31mi
    Elevation +
    2743f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofValbona to Theth Photo ofValbona to Theth Photo ofValbona to Theth

    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

  • Valbona Theth Hike Albania

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Ausra Osi
    Distance
    9.86mi
    Elevation +
    2661f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofValbona Theth Hike Albania Photo ofValbona Theth Hike Albania Photo ofValbona Theth Hike Albania

    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 ...

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

  • Çerem - Dobërdol (Albanian Alps)

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    near Çerem, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Julian Ruçi
    Distance
    9.76mi
    Elevation +
    3245f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofÇerem - Dobërdol (Albanian Alps) Photo ofÇerem - Dobërdol (Albanian Alps) Photo ofÇerem - Dobërdol (Albanian Alps)

    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)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    Distance
    10.21mi
    Elevation +
    5262f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMaja e Rosit (Prokletije, Albania) Photo ofMaja e Rosit (Prokletije, Albania) Photo ofMaja e Rosit (Prokletije, Albania)

    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...

  • UjëVarra Valbonës / Waterfalls of Valjbona

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    Distance
    6.72mi
    Elevation +
    1519f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofUjëVarra Valbonës / Waterfalls of Valjbona Photo ofUjëVarra Valbonës / Waterfalls of Valjbona Photo ofUjëVarra Valbonës / Waterfalls of Valjbona

    UjëVarra Valbonës / Waterfalls of Valjbona from Valbona Valley There is a mini bus that can take you from one end of the road to the other for 2.5 eur per person or 25 eur per van/trip. From the end of the road you have...

  • Lekbibaj-Curraj i Eperm via Qafa e Mrrethit

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    near Lekbibaj, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    loshilikes
    Distance
    15.82mi
    Elevation +
    5105f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofLekbibaj-Curraj i Eperm via Qafa e Mrrethit Photo ofLekbibaj-Curraj i Eperm via Qafa e Mrrethit Photo ofLekbibaj-Curraj i Eperm via Qafa e Mrrethit

    Discover 3 small valleys in this beautiful off-road trip that starts from Lekbibaj goes through the existing road to Vrana e Madhe than follows the newly opened road to Qafa e Mrrethit (from there the views are stunning)...

  • Maja Jezerce / Maja Jezercë (Prokletije, Albania)

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    with Davor Dimitrovski Kire Kocev
    Distance
    10.14mi
    Elevation +
    4600f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofMaja Jezerce / Maja Jezercë (Prokletije, Albania) Photo ofMaja Jezerce / Maja Jezercë (Prokletije, Albania) Photo ofMaja Jezerce / Maja Jezercë (Prokletije, Albania)

    Maja Jezerce is highest peak on Prokletije or Accursed Mountain as known in most of the parts of the world. It is also known as Albanian Alps very popular for it's hiking and tracking trails from Valbona to Teth Valley a...

  • 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...

  • Tropoje-Sylbice-Doberdol-Cerem-Dragobi

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    near Boshnjak, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    loshilikes
    Distance
    36.81mi
    Elevation +
    9518f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofTropoje-Sylbice-Doberdol-Cerem-Dragobi Photo ofTropoje-Sylbice-Doberdol-Cerem-Dragobi Photo ofTropoje-Sylbice-Doberdol-Cerem-Dragobi

    This is definitely one of those trips that should be done once in a lifetime. We hired a local driver (Izet 0682258885), who besides driving us through the steep gorges, was so zealous to show us the beauties of the Alp...

    You must do this trail. Its fantastic
    Rei Xhakolli
    Awesome panorama. Don't drive when it's raining. No special technical expertise or diff locks needed, approx 6h drive...
    fabsch
    Thanks a lot!
    Matthieu-83

  • 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

  • Albania northern border

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    near Kikaj, Kukës County (Albania)
    Author
    PeterHack
    Distance
    23.70mi
    Elevation +
    8222f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofAlbania northern border Photo ofAlbania northern border Photo ofAlbania northern border

    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 ...

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

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    near Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)
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    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

  • 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...

  • Mali i Kallabakut

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    near Balë, Kukës (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    5.27mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMali i Kallabakut Photo ofMali i Kallabakut Photo ofMali i Kallabakut

    Mali i Kallabakut is an interesting rocky outcrop in the vast grassy hills of the Shishtavec area. It sits on the border between Albania and Kosovo, quite close to where the borders of Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia meet ...

    This is one of the easiest trails, as the entire hill site is open and offers unhindered views while the ascent unfolds....
    Gams

  • To Shishtavec and the trailhead of Mali i Kallabakut

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    near Osmanaj, Kukës (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    40.49mi
    Elevation +
    5427f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofTo Shishtavec and the trailhead of Mali i Kallabakut Photo ofTo Shishtavec and the trailhead of Mali i Kallabakut Photo ofTo Shishtavec and the trailhead of Mali i Kallabakut

    We approached Turaj and the trailhead of Mali i Kallabakut from Kolesjan, which is along the the excellent asphalt road connecting Kukes and Peshkopi. Once you take the fork in Kolesjan, the road leads up onto Gjallicia ...

    We made it with Sprinter 4x4. Wonderfull Offroad Track.
    Bar Ney

  • Valbona - Maja e Rosit (Summer Conditions)

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    near Valbonë, Kukës (Albania)
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    granitt
    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

  • Across Kalimash

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    near Andres, Kukës (Albania)
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    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    10.35mi
    Elevation +
    2070f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofAcross Kalimash Photo ofAcross Kalimash Photo ofAcross Kalimash

    Everyone heard the name Kalimash, as it is used to describe the place of the longest tunnel in Albania, made for the Autobahn connecting Tirana and the Adriatic with Kosovo. Few of those who look forward to the tunnel ex...

  • Valbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam

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    near Valbonë, Kukës County (Albania)
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    Brad De Abreu
    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...

  • Valbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps

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    near Kukaj, Kukës County (Albania)
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    davidmigloz
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    2900f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofValbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps Photo ofValbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps Photo ofValbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps

    Even though the hike itself can be done in one day, you will spend another whole day reaching from Shkodër to Valbona via a van – ferry – van combo and another day to go back from Theth to Shkodër by bus. You can buy the...

  • Vrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj

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    near Vrana, Kukës County (Albania)
    Author
    Brad De Abreu
    Distance
    18.77mi
    Elevation +
    4308f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofVrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj Photo ofVrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj Photo ofVrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj

    You can follow the red and white signs painted on trees and rocks for the first half of the hike. Then it's walking along the dirt road until you get to Ndërlysaj. We went to the Blue Eye in the afternoon and then to ou...

  • Maja e Jezerces - the highest in Dinaric Alps

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    near Rrogam, Kukës (Albania)
    Author
    Endrit Shima
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    5531f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMaja e Jezerces - the highest in Dinaric Alps Photo ofMaja e Jezerces - the highest in Dinaric Alps Photo ofMaja e Jezerces - the highest in Dinaric Alps

    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...

    Great trail!
    granitt
    Fulfilling!
    gprekazi
    Thanks for providing the GPS! I will use your trail in summer 2014 for the return trip. To Jezerca I want to try a trai...
    almsick

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