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Theth
Remote stone village in the Albanian Alps and the start of the Valbona hike
Theth is a mountain village in a deep valley of the Albanian Alps, with guesthouses, a waterfall, the Blue Eye pool and the famous day hike over to Valbona. The road is now paved, but it is still a remote place with limited services.
When to go
June to September. Many guesthouses close in winter and the Valbona pass can hold snow into June.
Getting there
Daily furgons from Shkodër in summer (about 2–3 hours). Book a guesthouse ahead; there is no ATM in the village.
Must-see spots
Lock-in Tower (Kulla)
Historic tower used for those caught in blood feuds.
Theth–Valbona pass
Classic 6–8 hour hike to Valbona across the Valbona Pass.
Where to eat
Guesthouse dinners
Try: Home-cooked mountain food
Most guesthouses serve dinner and breakfast to guests.
Sunset & evening spots
Hikes nearby
- Theth–Valbona Pass · 17 km · Moderate–Hard
- Blue Eye of Theth · 10 km · Easy
- Maja e Jezercës · 22 km · Hard