Korab, Mountain summit and viewpoint on the Albania–North Macedonia border

Korab is a mountain forming a natural border between Albania and North Macedonia, marked by steep rock walls and jagged formations. Its position and height make it a prominent landmark in the regional mountain range.

Korab is built mainly of Paleozoic shale and limestone in blocky, thrust-faulted structures, together with heavily broken Permo-Triassic gypsum. Its west face drops in steep rock walls, while the north side is craggy; the summit ridge carries Korab II about 150 m to the northwest.

Shepherds in the region have grazed their flocks on the southeastern meadows for generations, shaping how the landscape looks today. This way of life remains visible in the seasonal movements across the high grasslands.

No permit is now needed from the North Macedonian side; hikers report to the border police stations in the boundary area and show their passports. The standard route starts from the Radika River in Mavrovo National Park and is marked with clear waymarks. On the Albanian side, Radomira is the trailhead, with two routes gaining about 1,600 metres.

In the upper Dlaboka River valley, waterfalls plunge down 130 meters, making them the highest in North Macedonia. They flow most powerfully in spring when snowmelt feeds them from higher elevations.