View of the Theth Valley – Clear Pool Near Blue Eye loop from Shalë

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View of the Theth Valley – Clear Pool Near Blue Eye loop from Shalë

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View of the Theth Valley – Clear Pool Near Blue Eye loop from Shalë

02:45

7.60km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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710 m

Grunas Canyon and Waterfall

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The Grunas-kloof forms a narrow limestone passage through which the river cuts with force. Between the rock walls, the water plunges in a series of small waterfalls, the highest of …

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800 m

View of the Theth Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views are always picturesque 😍

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The views are always picturesque 😍

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2.50 km

Swimming Spot Near the Blue Eye

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Shortly before the Blue Eye it is also good to swim

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2.88 km

Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Deep in the valley of Theth lies the Blue Eye: a clear blue spring that forms in a natural pool between limestone and moss. The water comes directly from an …

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4.49 km

Clear Pool Near Blue Eye

Highlight • Lake

You will encounter this rather elongated, popular pool before you reach Blue eye. Another 5' walk.

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4.53 km

Bridge Over the Blue Eye River

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A narrow wooden suspension bridge spans the turquoise water of the Blue Eye River. The planks wobble slightly under your feet, while the crystal-clear water flows over the stones beneath …

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4.71 km

Bridge Over the Blue Eye Inflow

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When there is a lot of water, you can cross this bridge to the other side.

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7.60 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.38 km

2.15 km

138 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

2.39 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2025,TAG 1:Theth - Grunas - Blue Eye - Theth (Polia)

Greetings from the Peaks of the Balkans, especially to you @Di😊

The trip begins in Skoder, Albania, as a guided hike, 10 days in the border region of Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Everyone carries their own backpack with everything they need. For me, that's 14 kilos plus 2 liters of water. With each passing day, you start to wonder what …

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