Qetat e Harushës
| Qetat e Harushës | |
|---|---|
Qetat e Harushës | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,421 m (7,943 ft) |
| Prominence | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Isolation | 765 m (2,510 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°25′53″N 19°54′18″E / 42.431366°N 19.904913°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | Albania |
| Region | Northern Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Tropojë |
| Parent range | Zhaborret |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Triassic |
| Mountain type | summit |
| Rock type | limestone |
Qetat e Harushës is a 2,421-meter-high summit located on the left side of Valbona Valley, within the northern reaches of the Albanian Alps.[1]
Geology
Positioned along the northeastern segment of the Zhaborret ridgeline, between Peçmara (2,468 m) and Maja e Kurorsës, its steep slopes are dissected by two glacial cirques of the same name, which define the rugged terrain.[2]
The hiking trail to the summit presents no significant technical challenges; however, the northern face of the peak is sharply contoured, offering unobstructed views directly over the valley below.[3]
Biodiversity
Vegetation in the area is relatively abundant. The lower slopes, particularly up to elevations of 900–1,000 meters, are covered with broadleaf forests, dominated by downy oak (Quercus pubescens) and sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa).
Climbing route
The most common route to the summit begins near Margjeka guesthouse, within Valbona Valley. The ascent typically requires approximately eight hours of hiking (round trip), covering a distance of about 15 kilometers with an elevation gain of roughly 1,400 meters.
The trail is considered physically demanding due to the significant altitude change and rugged alpine terrain. Nevertheless, it rewards hikers with expansive views of the central Albanian Alps.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Gruda, Gjovalin (1991). Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë (1.2 ed.). Tiranë: Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. p. 76.
- ^ Bojaxhi, Aleksandër (2016). "Ditarë". SHBAT: 126.
- ^ Prengzi, Gëzim. "Biodiversiteti, thesaret e tij në Tropojë!". Gazeta Telegraf. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ Halili, Gani (2023). Në 100 majat më të larta Kosovë & Shqipëri. Shtëpia Botuese "Iliri". p. 167.