Sep 3, 2024 · One of the most popular hiking trails in the Albanian Alps is the Theth-Valbona trail, which will take you from Theth to Valbona mountain towns or vice versa, via the Valbona Pass that overlooks both valleys. The Theth-Valbona hike is one of the most beautiful hikes you can do in the region, and within this guide, I will explain to you in ...

A trip to Albania is not complete without visiting the village of Theth in the Albanian Alps.This is the perfect place to see the the untouched nature of this hiking region, also known as the Accursed Mountains.This region is not called the “Albanian Alps” for nothing, because here you can expect impressive high peaks and clear blue mountain water, idyllic stone houses and …

One of the greatest and most popular hikes in Albania, the epic Theth to Valbona hike runs through the spectacular Albanian Alps. The Theth to Valbona Hike in the Albanian Alps is a day hike worthy of a spot on any hiker’s bucket list.Connecting two spectacular national parks in Albania—Theth and Valbona Valley National Parks—it winds its way over mountain passes, across beautiful alpine ...

Apr 28, 2024 · Basics of the Theth-Valbona hike. Distance: 9.5km from Rrogam to Theth (12km from Valbona village; 17.6km from trailhead to trailhead) Duration: 7-8 hours on average (up to 10 hours at a slow place; 4-5 hours for experienced hikers) Elevation: 800m minimum elevation up to 1800m at Valbona Peak Difficulty level: Medium – moderate level of fitness required (rough terrain, loose gravel in parts ...

Theth • Valbona Valley • Komani lake Albanian Alps. After more than ten years of experience with Thethi Guide and Tours, as the first and foremost point of reference. for information about Thethi National Park, we are now offering information and tours all around the Albanian Alps,. and especially in Theth, Valbona, and Komani Lake as the most frequented destinations.

Aug 21, 2019 · 2) Theth to Valbona Peak. If you prefer to stay in one place for longer but you still want to admire the mountains and valleys from the Valbona to Theth hike then you can opt to do the 7 hour return hike from Theth to Valbona Peak.. 3) Blue Eye Hike My personal favourite hike was to the beautiful Blue Eye.This hike takes around 6 hours return (plus add time to …

Apr 30, 2023 · Things to do in Theth, Albania. Welcome to Theth—a quaint mountain village and one of the best places to visit in all of Albania! The landscape here rivals one you’d find in the Swiss Alps; the dramatic peaks of the Accursed Mountains look over the town and green fields filled with cows and goats.

Apr 5, 2024 · The gorgeous Albanian Alps — it is not the most obvious Alps in Europe and I often wondered why. Theth National Park in Albania is perhaps one of the most beautiful and underrated traditional village tucked deep in the Albanian rugged mountains.

Nov 7, 2022 · The Albanian Alps is the finest hiking area in Albania, home to dramatic mountain peaks, deep green valleys, and thick forests. 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. We’ll break down the best 3 to 5 days hiking itinerary for Valbona and Theth National Park and some other ...

The valley of Theth in all its glory (photo Jakub Hrab) Sights in Theth. Like most of the municipalities in the central, southern and western parts of the Albanian Alps, Theth is inhabited mostly by Catholics.The iconic Franciscan Church, built in 1892, is the centrepiece and symbol of the village.When completed, it was a small complex of buildings, which included a school and accommodation ...