#Albanian Alps

A Week in Wild Northern Albania

A week-long route through the Albanian north: Shkoder and its lake, the Koman ferry, the Valbona valley and Theth, with where to sleep each night and how the pieces connect.

Shkoder, the Gateway to the Albanian Alps

Most people pass through Shkoder on the way north and regret not stopping. A lake, a castle above it, a bicycle culture and the road to Koman all start here.

The Albanian Alps: Theth, Valbona and the Famous Hike

A complete guide to the Albanian Alps: the villages of Theth and Valbona, the famous Theth to Valbona hike, when to go, where to stay, and how to plan the journey in.

Theth: A Village at the End of the Road in the Albanian Alps

Stone houses under limestone walls, a church that is the most photographed building in northern Albania, and a pass over to the next valley on foot.