Theth to Valbona Trail
Shtegu Theth–Valbonë
The classic hike crossing the 1,795-metre Valbona Pass to link two valleys; about 17 km and 6 to 8 hours in total.
This is the most popular one-day hike in the Balkans. Starting from Theth village, it passes mountain cafés, crosses Valbona Pass and descends into the Valbona valley, reaching the villages of Rrogam and Valbona. The full route is about 17 km, with roughly 1,000 metres of ascent. A common itinerary is to spend a night in Theth, hike to Valbona, then take a car to Fierzë to catch the Lake Koman ferry back to Shkodër. Guesthouses can arrange luggage transfers. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, as afternoon thunderstorms are common in the mountains.
Opening hours
Daytime, Jun–Sep
Nearby sights
- Valbona Pass
- Peja Pass (Qafa e Pejës)
- Grunas Waterfall
- Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin
- Theth Church
- Lock-in Tower (Kulla e Ngujimit)
- Okol
- Nderlysaj Waterfall & Pools