When we talk about Albania, the first feature that stands out is the characteristic relief. Albania has a mountainous relief, where 70% of its surface is covered by mountains. Steep mountains have already become part of the guides of many people, local and foreign. Considered one of Balkan’s finest mountain ranges ,the Cursed Mountains (Nemuna Mountains) also known as the Albanian Alps have become a challenge for many people. These mountains are divided between Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro, where in Albania they reach the highest peak with Jezerca (2694 m).If you are wondering why accursed,these beautiful mountains,with a great view?Who would do that? Well The history talks for a women who was escaping from enemies with her children ,but during the escape the children gets tired and very thirsty and they keep begging her mother to find some water . In the impossibility of finding water she cursed the mountains to never have water and from that day Albanian Alps are called Accursed Mountains of Albania.Although these mountains are called cursed, Albania is very blessed with them because thanks to them the country has taken on a different “color”. Two of the most special crossings in the cursed mountains of Albania is the Valbone-Theth crossing, which has become a tradition already for every tourist from abroad and the ferry ride on Lake Koman. The valbon-theth crossing is 6 hours but even though it is long it is worth doing, because during this trip you will see landscapes that really stay in mind. This crossing is made easier by the presence of signs along the road .A road is divided into two passages ,the one with the red sign lead to Valbona waterfall and the one with a blue sign on the way to theth. While the ferry ride on the lake of Koman is considered as one of the most beautiful rides.and you experience many beautiful things, in addition to giving you the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes, during this ride you can also try new experiences such as kayaki.
But not only Albania is known for the beautiful Accursed mountains,Also kosovo has so much to give in this aspect.Kosova is one of those places that gives you a lot of opportunity if you decide to go hiking there.In kosovo you can hike in the Accursed mountains where there they reach the highest peak,Gjeravica 2630 m.Within these mountains lays the Rugova valley.Rugova Valley is one the best destinations in Kosovo,because it gives the opportunity of having an amazing outdoor activity.The best thing to do there is to spend a few hours exploring this nature paradise as its surrounded only by nature.In Rugova mountains you have a lot of hiking opportunities,The best places to hike are Hajla,which marks the border with Montenegro.IN Accursed mountain of Kosovo the second biggest valley suitable for hiking is the valley created by the water of Decan Lumbardhi.Sharr and Mokna are also range of mountain for Kosova hiking.Sharr is less rich with water,but there is a ski center called Brezovica which nowadays is s visited by a lot of people and Mokna is more rich with water and there are a lot of water reservoirs where you can swim,fish and kayak there.So hiking in these Accursed mountains of Albania and Kosovo is one the best decision if you want action,funn and challenge in your life.You will have a great experience because you will explore a lot of new things and see so many beautiful places.The best thing during these hiking is that you have a lot of guesthouses where you can get supplies and rest.And the most important think is that if you choose to go in a guesthouse you will also take something from their tradition but not only,you can share cultures between local people.Going to the Accursed mountains is much easier if you have a local guide to lead you.
