The Theth valley in the Albanian Alps

Itinerary · Tirana, Albania

Three days in the Albanian Alps

Shkodër, Theth and Valbona: the classic route into the Accursed Mountains, with the hike over the pass and the Lake Koman ferry.

Three days, June to September

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  1. Day 1, 10:00

    1Rozafa Castle

    Shkodër·Castle

    Shkodër’s castle and lake.

  2. 13:00

    2Marubi National Museum of Photography

    Shkodër·Museum

    A photographic dynasty.

  3. Day 2, 8:00

    3Theth

    Theth·Mountain village

    Into the mountains.

  4. 12:00

    4The Blue Eye of Theth

    Theth·Natural pool

    A turquoise pool.

  5. Day 3, 7:00

    5Valbona valley

    Valbona·Mountain valley

    Over the pass to Valbona.

  6. Day 4, 7:00

    6Lake Koman ferry

    Koman·Ferry

    Back by boat.

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