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Valbona Riverbed Trail – View of the Valbona Valley loop from Valbonë

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Albania

Kukës

Valbona Riverbed Trail – View of the Valbona Valley loop from Valbonë

Hard

4.7

(70)

332

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Valbona Riverbed Trail – View of the Valbona Valley loop from Valbonë

06:11

17.8km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Parku Kombëtar Lugina e Valbonës

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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57 m

View of the Valbona Valley Mountains

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On the way through Valbona there are several views of the beautiful mountains

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4.15 km

View of the Valbona Valley mountains

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The Valbona valley always offers magnificent views on all sides.

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5.22 km

Valbona Riverbed Trail

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Hike through the riverbed, passage only possible by jeep

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6.92 km

Abandoned mountain houses in Valbona Valley National Park

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Many of the houses are now abandoned and gradually deteriorate

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8.66 km

View of the Valbona Valley

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Great view far into the Valbona valley.

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8.94 km

Water source near Café Simoni

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The spring is ideal for replenishing your water supplies... directly at Cafe Simone

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10.4 km

View of the Valbona Valley

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Beautiful views of the mountains around the Valbona valley

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11.3 km

Peaks of the Balkans Trail in Valbona Valley National Park

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Sturdy shoes required, path adequately secured

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

6.37 km

3.27 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

6.99 km

1.45 km

1.01 km

606 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

23°C

4°C

78 %

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Valbona Riverbed Trail – View of the Valbona Valley loop from Valbonë

View of the Valbona Valley Mountains

View of the Valbona Valley mountains

Valbona Riverbed Trail

Abandoned mountain houses in Valbona Valley National Park

View of the Valbona Valley

Water source near Café Simoni

View of the Valbona Valley

Peaks of the Balkans Trail in Valbona Valley National Park

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