Interesting Facts about Albania - No. 9

     


              The highest point in Albania is Maje e Korabit, or Golem Korab.  At over 2,700 metres, this peak sits directly on the border with Macedonia – making the highest point for both countries.  Golem Korab attracts many tourists, particularly outdoor adventurers.  From June to September, hikers and climbers make their way to this great peak for the challenge and the natural surrounding beauty.


Maje e Korabit

         Mount Korab is a physical border between Macedonia and Albania, where two climates collide - the mountain continental climate from Macedonia and the mediterranean from Albanian side, a nature fact which makes this hiking adventure to be a truly unique experience.
This tour is a beautiful single day hiking adventure into the wild and remote mountain range of mount Korab, where the wilderness and the magnitude of the mountain will be really felt.

Korab Technical details:
Total length - 18km
Vertical difference - 1314m
Average time of the tour (round trip) - 8:30 Hours
in summer conditions Tour difficulty - MODERATE -good physical fitness is requiredl


Mount Korab


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