Shkodër · Albania
Theth Alpine Road
SH21Koplik to Theth
A 56 km drive from lowland Koplik deep into the Albanian Alps, cresting the 1,691 m Thore Pass before descending into the glacier-carved valley of Theth.
From Koplik the SH21 heads east, climbing into the Albanian Alps through wild karst terrain, narrow and winding with dramatic gorge views. The summit at Qafa e Thorës (1,691 m) divides the Shkodër lowlands from the Theth valley; the descent opens into an alpine bowl ringed by vertical rock walls, dotted with traditional stone kulla towers.
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Theth Alpine Road on the map35.7 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 25Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%60.6 – 1,697.7 mPoints of interest2 stops
- Qafa Buni i ThorësViewpoint25 mi in
- Edith Durham MemorialLandmark28 mi in
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- Closed November to May by snow
- Narrow with few passing places
- Gradients up to 15%
- Sheer drops without barriers
- Loose gravel on upper sections
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“Set high in the Albanian Alps, on the northwestern tip of the country, the road tops out at Thore Pass, the highest point of the road at 1,691m above sea level.”
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