The Albanian side lies within the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park. Above the tree line the mountain is a world of grassy ridges, scree and grey limestone walls, with small glacial lakes in the high cirques and snow lingering in the gullies into early summer. In the warm months shepherds still bring their flocks up to the high pastures.
The usual Albanian approach starts at the village of Radomirë, the highest point that can be reached by road. From there a long trail climbs through pastures and past mountain tarns to the summit ridge. On a clear day the view takes in a large part of northern Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
The ascent is a long, demanding day hike with a height gain of well over 1,000 metres, best done between July and September when the snow has gone. Paths are not always marked, the weather can change quickly and the summit sits on an international border, so going with a local guide is strongly recommended. Peshkopi is the nearest town and the natural base for the trip.
