Top 10 highest peaks in Albania
1.Korabi
It holds the record as the highest peak in Albania and is probably the most used name of male babies in northern Albania. Everyone wants their child to be number 1, right? Such is Korabi. It is one of the highest mountains in Southeast Europe, which stretches along the border of Albania and North Macedonia. A place rich in rare natural beauty, with rocks, rocks, and endless pastures which is visited by numerous climbers who manage to climb to its top, which has a height of 9068 ft (2764 meters). Korabi has several high peaks besides its highest, called Korabi II, Korabi III and Shulani i Radomires. You can not be called an alpinist unless you climb this mountain. It’s definitely worthy of naming his challengers an honorary title.
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2. Jezerca
Number 2 among the highest mountains in Albania is Jezerca. It is located on the border between the Shkodra and Tropoja districts (between the upper course of the Valbona River in the east and the Thethi valley in the west). Meanwhile, it also holds a record, it is the highest peak of the Albanian Alps with a height of 8838 ft (2694 meters) and the fourth highest peak of Albania after those of Korab. Like the whole alpine mountain block in which it is located, Jezerca has the appearance of a dome (cap) with very steep and bare slopes. The top of Jezerca rises vertically in the shape of a pyramid, dominating the entire space between Thethi and Valbona.
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3. Gramoz
Gramoz Mountain is one of the three highest mountains in Albania at about 8277 ft (2523 m) and is located in the southeastern part of the country, in Kolonje (Cologne). From here the important rivers of Devoll and Osum start. In its radius, you will find the forests of Germenj -Shelegur, which flow like an oasis of calm and peace. While from above it is easier to distinguish everything. Gramoz mountain tea is known for its health values. Are you ready to go collect it yourself?
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4. Gjallica
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5. Nemercke (Nëmërçkë)
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6. Tomorr
Tomorri Mountain lies northeast of the town of Corovoda (Çorovoda), at a distance of about 15-18 miles (20-25 km), and enjoys the status of National Park. There is also the highest point 7923 ft (2415.7 m) above sea level which is called ‘Cuka Partizane’. All four seasons are very beautiful in this park, but especially the snowy winter. The western side of the mountain is the most wooded part. To reach Tomorri Mountain, 2 roads are used: the short road Pronovik -Tomorri Mountain with a length of 7 miles (10 km) and the other axis Corovodë-Gjerbes-Tomorri Mountain with a length of 20 miles (25 km). At an altitude of 3937 ft (1,200 m) above sea level, is the Tomb of Abaz Ali, which is considered a sacred and worshiped place.
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7. Valamara
This mountain is located at an altitude of 7785 ft (2373m). Valamara is a tourist area in the southeast of the country, which appears this summer as a still undiscovered tourist destination, where Maliqi, Pogradec and Gramshi meet at a single point. The area, where there are 15 glacial lakes also offers the possibility for hiking. Just as you will find the 300-400-year-old vegetation of the coniferous family that is Robulli. Valamara is a challenge for anyone who will want to touch and visit, 2 hours by car and then 4 hours of hiking to reach the destination, while adrenaline accompanies every step of the way.
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8. Shebenik
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9. Lunxheri
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10. Cika
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