Adventures

STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN

This land doesn’t ask to be conquered — only noticed. The trails around Under The Ledge aren’t attractions; they’re quiet routes through a living, breathing landscape. Some lead to forgotten villages, others to summits with no names. You’ll pass creeks, centuries-old trees, high pastures, and places where stories linger without signs.

Whether you climb, wander, or simply sit still beneath the cliffs, this is not the kind of adventure that rushes. It’s one that stays with you.

Maja e Lerthit

Witness a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise from the highest summit above the camp. This early-morning adventure takes you to Maja e Lerthit (1,900 m), where the first light of day reveals hundreds of valleys, distant peaks, and the legendary Shkodra Lake in a breathtaking 360° panorama.

We begin long before dawn. At 3:00 a.m., with headlamps lighting the trail, we set out into the quiet darkness. For the first hour, we hike beneath the stars until we reach the tree line—just as the very first light of day begins to appear.
As the trail climbs higher, the air grows cooler, the path steeper, and the colors in the sky more intense. In the final 20–30 minutes before the summit, the horizon ignites in deep reds and golds, announcing the arrival of the sun.

At the top, the world opens in every direction. From our summit perch, we watch the sun rise over hundreds of valleys, illuminating distant mountain ranges far to the south. We pause to enjoy a well-earned espresso and a light snack, taking in the silence, the vastness, and the unforgettable beauty of the moment. On clear mornings, even the famous Shkodra Lake can be seen shimmering in the distance.
With memories made and cameras full, we begin a long but rewarding descent back to camp, where a proper breakfast awaits—closing an immersive experience that will stay with you long after the hike is over.

Albanian Alps

Experience an unforgettable journey through one of the region’s most spectacular and untamed gorges. This adventure features 6–7 thrilling vertical drops, linking waterfalls, pools, and dramatic canyon corridors in a truly immersive outdoor experience.

From the moment we leave camp, the gorge begins to draw us in.
Our first major descent brings us to the second-longest waterfall, where cold, crystal-clear water fills the largest pool in the canyon—a striking introduction to the world below.
With each rappel, we move deeper. A second drop carries us into a smaller, hidden pool, enclosed within a narrow passage that funnels us into the gorge’s main corridor. Here, towering vertical walls rise around us, and the sense of scale and isolation becomes unforgettable.
We continue descending, reaching the base of the gorge where the canyon tightens and the light softens. A short walk and a few bouldering moves lead us to the next drop—one that delivers us into the very heart of the canyon. Now we are fully immersed, standing deep within the gorge, surrounded by stone, water, and silence.

At the deepest point, the adventure transforms into pure exploration. Beneath a natural canopy of trees that forms a living roof above the canyon, we have time to swim in the deep, clear water, relax, and absorb the raw beauty of this hidden world.
Refreshed and inspired, we begin our return to camp.

Bjeshka

This hike begins at the edge of the village and leads you deep into forested terrain, through creeks, ancient beech trees, and up toward alpine pastures once used by seasonal shepherds. The silence is broken only by birdsong and the rustle of old leaves.

As you climb higher, the forest gives way to vast open meadows filled with wildflowers, a few remaining shepherd huts, and crystal-clear water. Reaching the tree line reveals a 360-degree panorama of peaks that stretch across Albania and into Montenegro.

For those with more energy, the trail can be extended to a trailless ascent to a summit overlooking the entire region — a 3D map of wild ridgelines, valleys, and the far reach of human memory.

Waterfall

Climbing to the top of Albania’s tallest waterfall is a bold and breathtaking adventure. The trail begins with a steep ascent, winding up goat paths through rock and pine forest. From there, hikers face a diagonal slope, a small cliff wall, and a final push through dense forest to reach the summit.

At the top, water bursts from a cave and plunges downward in a roaring fall. Metal hooks left by professional climbers mark the rock — silent witnesses to those who’ve made the climb before. From this perch, the southern view is vast and surreal, giving you the sensation of standing on the roof of a lost world.

This route is only for those with experience or with a trusted guide. It's challenging, but unforgettable.

Village

The path to Mregu leads through beech forests and past old huts now crumbling into the hillside. Along switchbacks, the landscape changes with every turn — tree species, scents, and views shift, until you arrive at the meadows of one of the most remote villages in Albania.

This village sits at alpine levels, without road access, and in winter, it's cut off entirely by snow. Stone houses and hay terraces give it a timeless feel, with herds of sheep roaming freely in the fields.

For those willing to go further, the summit hike to Maja e Lerthit, known locally as The Axe, is a steep, wild ascent. The final ridge offers an adrenaline-pumping path to the top, where Albania meets Montenegro at a silent concrete border marker. The view is dramatic — mountain after mountain fading into the sky.

Mountain

Kristior, often called “the mountain of wild goats,” is one of the most rugged and visually stunning hikes in the region. The trail begins near the camp and climbs through forest before opening up onto a dramatic ledge that hangs over the valley.

As you gain elevation, the land flattens into high pastures and then rises again — this time along a ridgeline once used by Yugoslav border patrols. The views are continuous, the air thin and clear. On one side, a vertical north face; on the other, steep meadows sloping into the abyss.

The ridge walk is both mentally and physically challenging — constantly gaining and losing altitude — but offers a reward like no other: a true sense of wilderness.

WHEN LESS IS ENOUGH

Some journeys don’t require trails. At Under The Ledge, many guests come not to climb or hike, but simply to think, rest, or create. Whether you're reading a book beneath the trees, sketching in a notebook, or sorting out thoughts in the quiet, this place gives you the space to do so.
Here, inspiration often comes uninvited — in the curve of a tree branch, the hush of wind, or the way light falls across the old stone terraces. You don’t need an itinerary to find something meaningful.

A quiet look at life beneath the cliffs.

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