18.2km
Total Distance
1,202m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The classic crossing of the Accursed Mountains from the village of Theth over the Valbona Pass and down into the Valbona valley. The trail climbs steadily through beech forest and open pasture to a saddle near 1,800 metres before a long descent. It is the most famous day hike in northern Albania and part of the Peaks of the Balkans circuit.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Spring
    at the start · springs can run dry
  2. 2
    Viewpoint
    at the start
  3. 3
    Valley view STP · 4.5km
    Viewpoint
  4. 4
    Shelter · 4.6km
  5. 5
    Drinking water · 5.8km
  6. 6
    Viewpoint · 6.4km
  7. 7
    Viewpoint · 7.2km
  8. 8
    Viewpoint · 7.6km
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 82%, gravel 17%
Marked route
Peaks of the Balkans

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route