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Albanian Alps

The Accursed Mountains — raw Dinaric peaks, remote villages reachable only by ferry, and some of the last true wilderness in Europe.

Quick Stats

Total Bounties
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Cities
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Spots Available
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XP Potential
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Explored
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location_city Cities in this Region

Shkoder

Cultural capital of the north and gateway to the Alps

Theth

A hidden alpine valley in the Accursed Mountains

emoji_events Bounties in Albanian Alps

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Trek the Theth to Valbona Trail

Cross the Valbona Pass on Albania's most iconic multi-day hiking route.

Adventure
$Epic
bolt +85

Storm the Walls of Rozafa Castle

Climb the legendary fortress built on a tale of sacrifice and sealed-in bones.

Landmark
$Easy
bolt +160

Swim Beneath the Blue Eye of Theth

Plunge into the icy natural pool beneath a 30-meter waterfall hidden in the Alps.

Nature
FreeModerate
bolt +130

Cycle Along Lake Shkoder

Ride the lakeshore path beside the largest lake in the Balkans.

Adventure
$Moderate
bolt +75

Visit the Lock-In Tower of Theth

Enter the stone tower where blood feud fugitives once sheltered for generations.

Landmark
$Easy
bolt +70

Feast on Mountain Flija at a Guesthouse

Eat the slow-baked layered pancake that fuels Albanian highland hospitality.

Food
$Easy
bolt +65

Try Carp from Lake Shkoder

Eat the lake's signature freshwater fish at a waterside restaurant in Shiroka.

Food
$Easy
bolt +50

Sip Coffee in the Pedonale

Join the locals for a long Italian-style coffee on Shkoder's pedestrian boulevard.

Experience
$Easy