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Mt Korab Highest Mountain In Albania & North Macedonia
Highest Mountain In Albania & North Macedonia
Mt Korab is the highest peak in Albania and North Macedonia, standing at an elevation of 2764 meters. The mountain is located in the heart of the Balkans the summit offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The trek to the summit can be challenging, but the reward is well worth the effort. Mt Korab, also known as Golem Korab, has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It has been a landmark for the people of Albania and North Macedonia for centuries, with many myths and legends associated with the mountain. In modern times, it has become a popular destinationfor hikers and mountaineers, attracting visitors from all over the world. The stunning views from the summit and the challenging trek to get there make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Flights To Mt Korab
Find the best flights to get and airports to go to if climbing Mt Korab. The nearest airports to Mt Korab are Tirana Airport in Albania (3h) and Skopje Aiport in North Macedonia (2h). From these airports there are plenty of different types of transport to the nearest villages to start climbing Mt Korab. Radomire in Albania and Mavrovi Anovi in North Macedonia.
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Where To Stay Near Mt Korab
Radomire
Radomire is a small village located in the northern part of Albania. It is known for its beautiful natural scenery and traditional way of life. Visitors can enjoy hiking in the nearby mountains or exploring the local culture and cuisine.
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Radomire is a great village to stay in before and after climbing Mount Korab if in Albania, with a few different types of Accommodation to offer this beautiful village is perfectly located underneath Mt Korab on the Albanian Side of the mountain.
Mavrovi Anovi
Mavrovi Anovi is a small village in Mavrovo National Park, The village is in a stunning natural reserve located in the western part of North Macedonia. The park is home to the beautiful Mavrovo Lake and offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including, skiing, and fishing. Explore the breathtaking scenery and experience the rich cultural heritage of the region inavrovo Anovi.
Mavrovi Anovi is the perfect place to stay for those looking to climb Mt Korab from the North Macedonian side, with a few different types of Accommodation available which are located just underneath the Mt Korab in North Macedonia.
Climbing Mt Korab
Hiking to the summit of Mt Korab is an unforgetable experience, Korab is an astonishing peak that is not only the highest point of two european countries but the highest in the Balkan mountain range, It is a peak not to be missed for all hiking enthusiasts hiking in the Balkans area.
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There are 3 main routes up to the summit of Mt Korab, Albania's and North Macedonia's highest point. These routes vary in length, ascent and overall difficulty. Two of the routes start in Albania from the village Radomire and one starts from the much quiter side in North Macedonia located near the village of Mavrovi Anovi
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1. Radomire South Route (Medium)
2. Radomire North Route (Medium)
3. Near Mavrovi Anovi
1. Radomire South Route
The radomire south route is a 16.5km round trip with a 1400m total ascent. All routes to the summit of Mt Korab are fairly quiet, with this one being the less busier out of the two starting from Radomire. The south route is the more direct route to the summit of Mt Korab.
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The route is hardest to navigate at the very start, try keeping to the right to follow the small path for the forst 1km. Once on this path the route will become more clear as you go on, There is not a well marked path most the way up however it is quite clear which direction to head in, Bring go navigation equipment if weather is bad.
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The southern route has a steep gradient that stays quite consistent for most the way up. Near the end of this route you will come to a point of exposure in which you will be able to see into the opposite valley, the views are tremendous. From here the is a clear steep path to the left in which you follow to the summit of Mt Korab. This last section joins all 3 paths together near the summit. You can choose to travel the same way down or take the North route back into Radmoire.​
2. Radomire North Route
The North route starting from Radomire is the busier of the two routes and has a more gradual approach to the summit. Although the north route is not as steep it is however longer in distance and has more ascent overall the route has 1450m of ascent and is 23,5km in total.
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The start of the route is much clearer than the latter and you follow it round to the left from the start of the trail, this route starts off fairly steep and then levels out and stays at a consistent gradient for most the way to the summit.
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Halfway into this route you will being crossing through a valley surrounded by astonishing peaks, This part of the walk has a very gentle gradient, until you get close to Mt Korab in which steepen for the last 500m ascent. During this final ascent you will cross join with the route starting in North Macedonia and then right near the summit the other route starting from Radomire. Once at the summit you can make this walk smaller by heading down the South route from Radomire.​
3. Golem Korab from Strezimir
The only route up Mt Korab starting in North Macedonia begins in the small village of Strezimir. This route up Golem Korab is the shortest, has the least ascent and is the quietest route up.
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This route starts off with a reasonable gradient cutting through magnificent grassy meadows, this beginning section of the route lasts for around 2.5km until the gradient gets steep and terrain gets rocky.
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Once at the rocky terrain at around 1800m the mountain path continues at this new steep gradient for the rest of the climb to the summit.
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There is not much exposure for the rest of the route until reaching the summit after around 5km and 900m of ascent, Once at the summit of Korab the only way back to the start point is to follow the same path up.​​