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.
Day trip from Shkoder 42.39°N · 19.77°E
Theth Zip Line & The Blue Eye.
One day in Theth National Park, two different paces: a zip line ride over the stone towers and meadows, then a slower hike through the forest to the Blue Eye.
- Full day · ≈ 12 hrs
- Moderate: includes a 4-hour round-trip hike
- Guided · small groups
- May – October
Why you'll love it
- Zip line ride over the Theth valley
- Guided hike to the Blue Eye of Theth (Syri i Kaltër i Kaprrës)
- A stop at Theth's Kulla e Ngujimit and its history
- Transport, zip line, and guide all arranged in one trip
How the day runs
The itinerary.
- dep 07:00
Crossing the Thore Pass
An early departure from Shkodër takes us up the Thore Pass (Qafa e Thorës). At nearly 1,600 meters, it gives you views over the Accursed Mountains before the road drops into the Theth National Park basin.
- fly 10:30
The Zip Line
In Theth, you ride one of Albania's longest zip lines, over the village's stone houses, the church, and the valley floor below.
- hike 12:00
Hike to the Blue Eye
After the zip line, a guided hike (about two hours each way) through beech and oak forest brings you to the Blue Eye of Theth (Syri i Kaltër i Kaprrës), a deep karst spring fed by underground snowmelt. The water is cold, even in summer.
Proper hiking footwear is needed: parts of the trail are rocky and uneven.
- ret 16:30
The Lock-in Tower and the Drive Back
Back in the village, there's time to see the Kulla e Ngujimit (Lock-in Tower) and hear about the Kanun and how it shaped local customs. Then we drive back over the pass, arriving in Shkodër by early evening.
What's included
- Round-trip transport from Shkodër
- Zip-line ticket, booked in advance
- Guide for the Blue Eye hike
- A guide who knows Theth National Park
Not included
- Lunch (cafés available, or ask for a packed lunch)
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Entrance fee to the Lock-in Tower
Good to know
- Trail Conditions
- The hike to the Blue Eye is a moderate, sustained walk. Sturdy footwear helps; a normal level of fitness is enough.
- Zip Line Rules
- There are standard weight and age limits for the zip line. Let us know your group's details when booking so we can confirm everyone qualifies.
- Booking
- Book at least one day ahead. Payment is in LEK.
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