Theth to Valbona Pass
The classic crossing of the Albanian Alps
- Difficulty
- Moderate–challenging
- Distance
- 17–18 km
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
On foot in the Alps
Main hiking routes
Seven routes and journeys through the Albanian Alps, from short valley walks to the cross-border Peaks of the Balkans circuit. Distances and times are indicative and vary with your trailhead, pace, and conditions.
Grunas Waterfall Walk
A short valley walk to a limestone cascade
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
- Distance
- 5–7 km
- Duration
- 1.5–3 hours
Blue Eye of Theth
Turquoise spring beneath forested cliffs
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 6–18 km
- Duration
- 2–6 hours
Peja Pass
A demanding ascent into the high Alps
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Distance
- 14–18 km
- Duration
- 7–9 hours
Theth Heritage Walk
Village landmarks, stone lanes and living culture
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 3–5 km
- Duration
- 1–2.5 hours
Rrëza e Kelmendit Ridge
A quiet panoramic ridge above the valley
- Difficulty
- Moderate–challenging
- Distance
- 10–14 km
- Duration
- 5–7 hours
Peaks of the Balkans
A cross-border journey through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro
- Difficulty
- Challenging, multi-day
- Distance
- ≈192 km full loop
- Duration
- 7–10 days
Always check the weather, carry water and offline maps, and ask locally or hire a licensed guide for the more remote and challenging routes.