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Maja e Qorres, wild mountains and heaven shorelines

Maja e Qorres · Albania

Water
No water source; take around 2.5 litres
Parking
Free

In short

Maja e Qorres is an 8.9 km hike from Llogara Pass in southern Albania, reaching 2,018 m. The route climbs through forest and along a ridge, with views of Çika and the Ionian Sea. There is no water source, so take around 2.5 litres.

The route

Distance
8.9 km
Ascent
+1,111 m
Descent
−1,079 m
High point
2,018 m
Lowest point
1,059 m

A Llogara Pass: 40.19675, 19.59579▲ Maja e Qorres: 40.21577, 19.60648

Elevation profile of Maja e Qorres, wild mountains and heaven shorelinesStarts at 1,059 m, climbs 1,111 m in total to a high point of 2,043 m after 4.2 km, and finishes at 1,115 m; 8.5 km in all.1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km6 km7 km8 kmLlogara PassMaja e Qorres · 2,043 m

Walking time, without breaks

  • Relaxed8 h 45 min
  • Average7 h
  • Fast5 h 35 min

How steep

  • Under 8% 0.9 km
  • 8 to 15% 0.9 km
  • 15 to 25% 2.4 km
  • Over 25% 4.2 km

In two parts

  • Up to Maja e Qorres 4.2 km · +1,024 m
  • Back down to Llogara Pass 4.3 km · −1,039 m

What to pack

Every hike

  • Water: about 2.5 litres (half a litre an hour), all of it: no water on the way
  • Rain jacket
  • A warm layer (fleece or light down)
  • Sun cap, sunglasses and sun cream
  • Boots or trail shoes with good grip
  • Phone with the map offline, and a power bank
  • Small first aid kit
  • Headlamp, in case it gets late
  • Some cash and your ID

For the summit

  • Hat and gloves: it is colder and windier at the top
  • Walking poles, for the way down

For a long day

  • Lunch, and a snack for every two hours
  • Salty snacks or electrolytes
  • Blister plasters

The guide

Maja e Qorres is a high mountain peak located in southern Albania, the mountain has an altitude of 2018 meters and is the second highest peak of the Ceraunian Mountains, after Çika peak.

What makes this mountain very special, is the fact that it is located near the Ionian Sea and the views of from the Maja e Qorres Mountain of this sea are stunning. At the highest point of this mountain, you will be rewarded with a superb view: wild mountains and heaven shorelines extending along the Ionian coast.

A hiker on the rocky summit of Maja e Qorres overlooks Albania's mountain ridges and distant coastline

How to get there

The starting point of this trail is in Llogara Pass, which is located in Llogara National Park, near city of Vlora and around 200 km from the capital Tirana.

If you want to go early in the mountain, I would suggest to sleep in one of the 4-5 hotels of Llogara National Park, and then early in the morning to go to the Llogara Pass (starting point of the trail) which is in front of a bar called “Panorama”. From there you will start ascending to the peak.

About the hike to Maja e Qorres

Rocky slopes and a rugged peak in Llogora National Park above Albania’s distant coastline

The first kilometer of the trail is through a dense forest until you reach the ridge. Then, you will follow the ridge which leads you to another forest. You continue ascending in the right side until you will reach the Qorre Pass, which has an altitude around 1850 m/alt. From there you can enjoy the magical view of the Çika peak and the Ionian Sea. After ascending to the Qorre Pass, you need to climb the last hill which is less than 200 m ascend in 500 m hike. When you reach the peak, the views are stunning. I am sure that you will really like them!

There isn’t any water source during this hike, therefore you need to take around 2.5 liters of water. Total distance for this hike is 8.9 km.

Points of interest:Starting point: Llogara Pass, Vlora, AlbaniaStarting altitude: 1’029 m/altHighest altitude: 2018 m/altElevation gain: 1’111 m/alt

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