Albanian Alps

The Accursed Mountains Of The North

Limestone peaks above 2,500 m, glacier-carved valleys, stone villages and turquoise rivers: the Albanian Alps are the wildest corner of the country, reached from Shkodër in the west and Kukës in the east.

Best Time to Visit

June – September for hiking and mountain villages; snow closes the high passes in winter.

Getting There

Theth from Shkodër by road; Valbona via the Lake Koman ferry or from Kukës and Bajram Curri.

Classic Hike

The Valbona – Theth trail crosses a 1,800 m pass in one long day; guesthouses at both ends.

Places To Discover

Valleys, peaks, lakes and waterfalls of the Albanian Alps. Tap a place for its story, photos and map.

Nature

Theth National Park

The most famous mountain destination in Albania.

Nature

Valbona Valley National Park

Many tourists combine it with Theth via the Theth-Valbona trail.

Nature

Lake Koman

The ferry ride to Koman is considered one of the most spectacular trips in Europe.

Nature

Blue Eye of Theth

Natural spring with crystal clear water.

Nature

Grunas Waterfall

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country.

Mountain

Jezerca Peak

The highest peak of the Albanian Alps (2,694 m), very popular with climbers.

Nature

Bogë

Bogë is an alpine village in the Malësi e Madhe Municipality, Shkodër County, part of the area in the heart of the Albanian Alps (Bjeshkët e Nemuna). With its untouched nature, mild mountain climate…