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#33 of 300 · Accursed Mountains (Valbona and Theth national parks)

Valbona to Theth Pass

AlbaniaKukës and Shkodër

A crossing of the Valbona Pass (about 1,800 m) between two valleys of the Albanian Alps, linking Valbona and Theth. Rocky mule trails through beech forest and limestone scree, with seasonal cafés on both sides.

Distance
21 km
Point to point
Ascent
1,050 m
High point 1,795 m
Time
8 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Moderate
Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
Best months
Jun–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Valbonë
Finish: Theth

Route

Topographic map of Valbona to Theth Pass, from Valbonë to ThethValbonëRragam (upper Valbona valley)Valbona PassThethStart: ValbonëFinish: Theth© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Valbonë
  2. Rragam (upper Valbona valley)
  3. Valbona Pass
  4. Theth

Wildlife along the route

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