The 3-Day Albanian Alps Classic Loop
The full Accursed Mountains circuit: Komani Lake gorges, the Shala River, the Valbona Pass on foot, and the village of Theth. Three days, all arranged.
Destination guide
Theth.
The cultural heart of the Albanian Alps: a historic mountain village with a paved road all the way from Shkodër, so it's the gentlest way into the high peaks. Base yourself here for the Blue Eye, the Grunas Waterfall, and easy valley trails, with home-cooked dinners in a stone guesthouse at the end of the day.
Landmarks in Theth
- Blue Eye of Theth Syri i Kaltër i Kaprrës
- A deep karst spring fed by snowmelt, reached by a short hike from the village. The water stays cold even in summer.
- Grunas Waterfall Ujëvara e Grunasit
- A cascade protected as a natural monument, a short walk from the guesthouses.
- Lock-in Tower Kulla e Ngujimit
- A stone tower tied to the Kanun of Lekë Dukagjini, the 15th-century code that governed blood feuds and hospitality (Besa) in these highlands.
- Theth Church
- The shingle-roofed church at the center of the valley, the village's best-known landmark.
Tours that go here
Get to Theth with us.
The Premier Guided Alps Expedition
A fully guided trip through the Dinaric Alps with local history explained, private lodgings, and a visit to the Kanun Lock-in Tower.
Theth Zip Line & The Blue Eye
A day trip in Theth National Park: a zip line ride over the valley, then a guided hike to the Blue Eye of Theth (Syri i Kaltër i Kaprrës).