Maja Jezercë

#3 among destinations in Albania

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction

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Maja Jezercë, the towering pride of Albania, stands as the apex of the Accursed Mountains, a range that stretches across the Prokletije. Dominating the landscape at an impressive 2,694 meters, it is the highest peak in the entire Dinaric Alps and a beacon for hikers and mountaineers seeking adventure in the Balkans.

The ascent to Maja Jezercë is a journey through some of Europe's most unspoiled and rugged terrains. Climbers are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of alpine meadows, sheer rock faces, and the pristine glacial lakes that give the peak its name — "Jezercë" meaning "the lake" in Albanian.

While the mountain's remote location and challenging routes may deter casual tourists, it remains a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. The best time to attempt the climb is during the summer months when the weather is more stable, and the snow and ice have receded.

Maja Jezercë is not just a test of physical endurance but also an immersion into Albania's wild beauty. The peak lies within the boundaries of the Valbona Valley National Park, a protected area that showcases the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Albanian Alps.

Local name: Maja e Jezercës First ascent: 1929Elevation: 8839 ftProminence: 6680 ftCoordinates: 42°26'32"N, 19°48'46"E

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Maja Jezercë – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Accursed Mountains, Dinaric Alps, Maja Kokervhake, Great Lake of Buni Jezerce.

~170 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Accursed Mountains
1 min walk • The Accursed Mountains also known as the Albanian Alps are a mountain group in the western part of the Balkans. It is the southernmost subrange of the 1,000-kilometre-long Dinaric Alps range, extending from northern Albania to south Kosovo and northeastern Montenegro.
~170 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Dinaric Alps
1 min walk • The Dinaric Alps, also commonly Dinarides, are a mountain range in Southern and Southeastern Europe, separating the continental Balkan Peninsula from the Adriatic Sea.
0.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maja Kokervhake
15 min walk • Maja Kokervhake is a mountain in northern Albania, in the Accursed Mountains range. It reaches a height of 2,508 m above sea level and it has only recently been discovered considering that the North Albanian Alps has many high and jagged peaks.
1.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Great Lake of Buni Jezerce
33 min walk • Big lake of Buni Jezercë is one of the largest lakes in the Albanian Alps found in the north of Albania. Big Lake is on an altitude of 1,792 m above sea level and is the largest of the 6 lakes found in the Buni Jezercë near the Montenegrin border.