Shebenik National Park

Glacial lakes, beech forests and rugged peaks on Albania's eastern border

Shebenik National Park is a mountain landscape of 14 glacial lakes, u-shaped valleys and cirques, carved by the last ice age. Beech forests cover much of it, and it is one of the main remaining ranges of the Balkan lynx.

1Maja e ShebenikutThe park's highest point, with views over Librazhd region and into North Macedonia.

Things to do

On footClimb to Maja e Shebenikut, the park's highest point, for views over the Librazhd region and into North Macedonia
On footWalk one of the 4 marked hiking trails, with free maps from the Info Point in Fushe Studen or the Librazhd Forest Directorate
On the waterSwim in the small rivers and glacial ponds
HeritageTry fresh cheese, buttermilk and dogwood raki from villagers and village bars around the park

Albania · Elbasan Est. 2008 Size 345 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Also worth seeing

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Rivers Qarrishte and Bushtrice
Two rivers, each 22 km long, flow through the park.

Where it is

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