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THE ALBANIAN ALPS | 3-5 Day Hiking Itinerary for Valbona Valley & Theth National Park

The Albanian Alps, also known as the Accursed Mountains, are located in the north of Albania and occupy about 8% of the country’s territory. Home to dramatic mountain peaks, deep green valleys, and thick forests, this is the finest hiking area in Albania. It’s the most attractive and fascinating part of the country in our opinion, but also relatively isolated since there are only a couple of roads in and out. In fact, there is no road connecting the two most famous parks: Valbona and Theth, and you have to hike over a mountain pass to get from one to another. 📍 DAY 1: Shkodra - Komani Lake - Valbona Valley National Park ☑️ Take shuttle from Shkodra to Koman, take the ferry to Fierze, take the shuttle to Valbona Valley National Park, do a short hike to Kukaj Valley (and the Ridge near Thatë peak) or just relax at the guesthouse 🚢 Reserve your spot on the ferry: https://komanilakeferry.com/en/ 😴 Where we stayed in Valbona: Guesthouse Skender Selimaj https://www.booking.com/hotel/al/gues... 📍 DAY 2: Hike in Valbona Valley National Park ☑️ Hike to the Montenegrin-Albanian border pyramid (17.5 kms/11 mi long with 1,280 meters/4,200 ft of elevation gain). From the pass, you can also continue to Rosi peak, which adds another 400 meters/1,300ft of elevation. Alternative trails include Jezerca Lakes and peak, Thatë peak, and Kolata peak. 📍 DAY 3: Hike the famous Valbona to Theth Trail ☑️ This point-to-point hike is about 17 kms or 10.5 miles long, depending on where you start and finish it. We would say the difficulty level is medium, and you don't need to be fit or have a lot of mountain experience to complete the trek. Just make sure you can walk for 6 to 9 hours! 😴 Where we stayed in Theth: Where we stayed: Bujtina Miqesia https://www.booking.com/hotel/al/bujt... 📍 DAY 4 (& 5): Hike in Theth National Park + Bus Back To Shkodra ☑️ If you’re catching the bus back on DAY 4, you can do a half-day hike to the iconic Theth Church, Grunas Waterfall, and the Blue Eye. If you plan to hike all the way to the Blue Eye, keep in mind that it’s 17 kms or 10.5 miles total. Alternatively, you can hike to the Church and Grunas Waterfall only, which is a lot shorter and you’ll only need about 3-hours. If you want to spend a full day in Theth instead (and take the bus back on DAY 5), we don’t recommend hiking this extremely crowded trail! Instead, opt for a more rewarding trek to one of the peaks, caves, or glacial lakes. Find other trail options in the tourist center in town. 📺 MORE ALBANIA VIDEOS: Tirana Things To Do:    • TIRANA, ALBANIA | 8 BEST Things To Do In &...   Saranda Things To Do:    • SARANDA, ALBANIA | 10 BEST Things To Do In...   Gjirokaster Things To Do:    • GJIROKASTER, ALBANIA (2022) | 7 BEST Thing...   Albania Top 15 Places To Visit:    • ALBANIA TRAVEL | 15 Amazing Places You Sho...   Berat Things To Do:    • BERAT, ALBANIA | 6 INCREDIBLE Things To Do...   ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/produ... 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1... Book accommodation: https://www.booking.com/index.html?ai... Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=W... Book ferry tickets: https://www.ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=... Get travel insurance: https://tidd.ly/4fVKIq8 Get a travel ESIM: https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=... Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/18... ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOAD: 100 Bucket List Destinations In The World: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/join ✅ SUBSCRIBE:    / worldwildhearts   😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:   / worldwildhearts   ✏️ ALBANIAN ALPS GUIDE (WITH HIKING MAPS): https://www.worldwildhearts.com/post/... 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Hope and Glory by Nobo Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective Rainbow by Vaeceslav Draganov Life by ANBR Local Albanian Music by Theth Musician 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:16 DAY 1 Shkodra and Komani and Valbona 3:23 DAY 2 Hike Valbona Valley National Park 5:15 DAY 3 Hike Valbona to Theth Trail 6:43 DAY 4 OR 5 Hike in Theth and Bus Back To Shkodra 8:24 More Albanian Alps Tips #thethnationalpark #valbonavalleynationalpark #albania