From Kukaj to Rama Hut

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Hike to the isolated hamlet of Kukaj, then take a path that climbs through woods and meadows to reach an old military barracks sheepfold.

If the peaks are clear, it is possible to continue the ascent via an old passage to the Montenegrin border to enjoy spectacular views of the mountain range called "Prokletje"

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 741 m
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    Descent: - 741 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,660 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 955 m
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Rama Hut

Description of the walk

Departure from Valboné. Access to the route by car from the road near a large hotel at the Kol Gjoni guesthouse.

The local bus passes by

(S). Walk up the riverbed

(1) After 900 metres, take the path on the left marked by two large rocks

Pass in front of the Rruga te Shkolla café.

Follow the path up to the hamlet of Kukaj

(2) Cross the riverbed and continue to follow the road towards the mountain

At the sign, continue to the left.

Continue climbing for about 3 km. At intersections, stay on the right-hand path.

(3) Reach the Rama Hut sheepfold

It is possible to extend the hike to the "Pyramid 18" pass on the border between Albania and Montenegro (1 hour walk, 400 m elevation gain)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 967 m - Kol Gjoni and Lazer Cardaku guesthouses
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 957 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.09 - alt. 1,091 m - Kukaj hamlet
  4. 3 : km 5.37 - alt. 1,660 m - Rama Hut
  5. S/E : km 10.75 - alt. 967 m - Kol Gjoni and Lazer Cardaku guesthouses

Notes

There are no water sources along the route. In Kukaj, the Rosi guesthouse offers snacks and at Rama Hut, the shepherd offers cold drinks

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