Valbona Valley National Park

Sommets emblématiques des Alpes dinariques

Iconic Peaks of the Prokletije

The Prokletije, or Accursed Mountains, form the southernmost part of the Dinaric Alps, characterized by dramatic limestone karst formations and glacial landscapes. This selection features the range's most prominent summits accessible from the Valbona Valley. It includes Maja e Jezercës, the highest peak in the entire Dinaric chain at 2,694 meters, alongside the Kolata massif, which contains the highest point in Montenegro. These peaks define the rugged international border between Albania and Montenegro, offering steep ridges and high-altitude glacial topography.

Iconic Peaks of the Prokletije — Carte

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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…

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Accursed Mountains

The Accursed Mountains, also known as the Albanian Alps, is a mountain range in coastal Southeast Europe adjected to the Adriatic Sea.

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Zla Kolata / Kollate e Keqe

Standing at 2,534 meters, this summit is the highest peak in Montenegro. It is part of the Kolata massif on the border with Albania, featuring steep limestone cliffs and views over the Valbona Valley.

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Rosi Peak

A 2,524-meter peak situated on the border between Albania and Montenegro. It provides a central vantage point for viewing the Valbona Valley to the south and the Gusinje region to the north.

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Dobra Kolata / Kollate e Mires

The second-highest peak in Montenegro at 2,528 meters. It sits adjacent to Zla Kolata within the same massif, forming a prominent twin-peak silhouette along the border ridge.

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Maja i Vranices

A high-altitude summit located within the Prokletije range, often accessed via trails connecting the Valbona and Vusanje regions. It is characterized by rugged karst terrain.

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Kunj i Kadis

A limestone peak located along the jagged ridge system of the Accursed Mountains, marking part of the high-altitude border between Albania and Montenegro.