Albanian Alps National Park
Limestone peaks, glaciers and remote valleys in northern Albania
The Albanian Alps (also called the Accursed Mountains) hold most of Albania's peaks above 2,000 m, including Maja e Jezercës, the highest peak of the Dinarides. Limestone and dolomite karst, dense forests and waterfalls surround the village of Theth in the upper Shala Valley.
Things to do
- On footWalk the mountain path over the Valbona Pass, at 1,795 m
- HeritageExplore the upper Shala Valley around Theth village
- Try thisLook up at the southern wall of Arapi, considered the highest rock face in the Balkans
- Try thisFollow the Grunas Canyon through the karst