GuardTrailsDay 2 of 10 · Theth · The Classic Albanian Highlights
Day 2 — The Accursed Peaks of Theth
A road day to your new base in Theth, with a long drive (4 h 10).
Stage 2 · Theth · Albania
We sleep in Theth, 1.3 km from the place visited
days 2–3 2 nights 4 h 10 on the road172 kmclimate favourable
Interest of the place — nature 35. Based on: national park; mountain pass reached from the stage (Valbona Pass).
- programme
- 3 h
- road
- 4 h 10
- usable window
- 12 h
- Walk to Grunas WaterfallInterest nature 353 h
To add if time allows: Chamois Wildlife Spotting (3 h) · Stroll in Theth Village (2 h)
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Walk to Grunas Waterfall
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Shkoder
A historic city serving as the gateway to the Albanian Alps, perfect for a brief walk around the pedestrian area.
60 min there · detour +10 km · View on Google Maps
© photographed on 21 June 2016 by BoskoM — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Ujëvara e Grunasit
A stunning waterfall located near the village of Theth, accessible via a scenic hiking trail.
120 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed on 5 October 2019 by Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kisha e Thethit
The iconic stone church set against the dramatic backdrop of the Accursed Mountains.
30 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed on 1 July 2018 by Liridon — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
