#Albanian Alps

Rozafa Castle on a hill above Shkoder with the lake and plain behind it

The Alps & north Updated 9 August 2026

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.

Dramatic limestone peaks towering over the green Valbona valley in the Albanian Alps

The Alps & north Updated 9 June 2026

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.

The stone church of Theth with the Albanian Alps behind it, Albania

The Alps & north Updated 5 April 2026

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.