Shkodër District

Mountain peaks and viewpoints in Shkodër District

Peaks and Vistas

This collection features the most prominent summits and overlooks within the Albanian Alps, centered around the Shkodër region. It includes Maja e Jezercës, the highest peak in the Dinaric Alps at 2,694 meters, and the distinct limestone massif of Radohima. The selection highlights dramatic vertical cliffs like Curri i Vangut and strategic viewpoints overlooking the glacial valleys of Theth and Valbona, showcasing the rugged karst topography characteristic of the Accursed Mountains.

Peaks and Vistas — Map

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Viewpoint

Overlook providing views of the Theth valley and surrounding limestone peaks.

B

Viewpoint

Scenic point situated along the high-altitude hiking trail between Theth and Valbona.

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C

Jezercë

Jezercë is the highest peak in the Dinaric Alps, the second highest in Albania and the sixth highest in Southeast Europe, standing at 2,694…

D

Pikë Vrojtimi

Observation point situated near the confluence of the Buna and Drin rivers.

E

Viewpoint

Viewpoint overlooking the Kir River valley and the historic mountain passes of the Shkodër hinterland.

F

Viewpoint

Elevated point offering vistas of the rugged Kir canyon and northern highlands.

G

Radohina

Radohina is a massif situated in the Albanian Alps, within the boundaries of Shkodër municipality.

H

Maja e Harapit

Maja e Harapit is a mountain peak, situated in the Accursed Mountains range of northern Albania, reaching a height of 2,218 m.

I

Curri i Vangut

Prominent limestone cliff formation located in the Shosh region of the Dukagjin highlands.

J

Te Qarri i Madh ( Point of view)

Natural limestone overlook situated near the mountain village of Shosh.

K

Curri i Fushes

High cliff face overlooking the mountain plateaus of the northern Albanian Alps.

L

Shkalla e Qerretit (Point of view)

Steep rocky passage and viewpoint located in the Shosh mountain range.

M

Rec

Mountain peak located in the Malësia e Madhe region near the border with Montenegro.

N

Malji Beljaj

Elevation in the border mountains between Albania and Montenegro.

O

Maja e Čokištes

High-altitude peak situated in the Accursed Mountains massif near the Montenegrin border.

P

Sulani

Summit in the Malësia e Madhe range, part of the Dinaric Alps extension.

Q

Gradišt

Hilltop peak located near the eastern shores of Lake Shkodër.

R

Suka made

Prominent hill in the limestone range north of Shkodër.

S

Čukat e Nikdaks

Rugged summit located within the northern Albanian Alps near the Valbona valley.

T

Čokišta

Mountain summit in the Prokletije range, characterized by steep limestone slopes.

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