Gjallica

Gjallica mountain (Gjallica e Lumës) is an outstanding mountain located in the North-east of Albania, in the region of Kukës, and it is the highest mountain in there. The highest peak of this mountain is called the Gjallica peak, and its elevation is 8166ft (2,489 m). Mountaineering in the Gjallica Mountains is a wonder that envelops you in the peculiar beauty of mountain nature. The panorama from the top is breathtaking, with views of Kuks, the Albanian Alps, Koritnik Mountain, Pashtrik Mountain, and more.

It is known as the Balcony of Northern Albania because it is the highest point in the region and its shape. The best time to hike this peak is from late spring to early autumn, but for the bravest, you can go during wintertime as well, just make sure you have some extra layers and proper winter types of equipment. It contains dense pine and beech foliage at high elevations, but poor vegetation at the foot of the mountain due to a now-closed plant that spewed hazardous gases to the plants nearby.

• Elevation: 2489 meters
• Location: Gjallica Kukës, Albania