Shalë, Mountain river in Albanian Alps, Albania
The Shalë River flows for 37 kilometers through the Albanian Alps, beginning near Theth village and ending at Lake Koman near Telum.
The river system has supported local communities for generations, providing essential water resources for agriculture and sustaining traditional fishing practices throughout northern Albania.
Local inhabitants along the Shalë River maintain fishing traditions that have been passed down through generations, with trout fishing remaining central to community life.
Visitors can access the river through marked trails from Theth village, with summer months offering optimal conditions for hiking and water activities.
The Shalë River maintains an average descent of 22 meters per kilometer through its course, creating a network of rapids and clear water pools.
GPS coordinates: 42.20127,19.81694
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:40
In Albania, national parks, ancient ruins, thermal springs, and coastal sites form a diverse landscape. From the Alpine peaks of Theth to the archaeological remains of Butrint, each location reveals the country's natural formations and cultural heritage. The terrain includes mountain passes, river canyons, coastal cliffs, and traditional villages.
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Lake Koman
7 km
Thethi National Park
21.9 km
Mes Bridge
22.2 km
Nikaj-Mërtur Regional Nature Park
13.8 km
Maja e Harapit
27.6 km
Drisht Castle
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Radohina
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Blue Eye, Theth
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Maja Grykat e Hapëta
24.2 km
Maja e Hekurave
23.9 km
Church of Theth
21.1 km
Ismail Xhemali Stadium
18.1 km
Kisha e Shën Marisë Vau i Dejes
26.7 km
Lake Vau i Dejës
21.9 km
Grunas Waterfall
19.7 km
Gjadër River
26.9 km
Gjeçaj Waterfall
22.2 km
Mother Teresa Cathedral
26.1 km
Bajram Curri History Museum
27.3 km
Maja e Cukalit
9.5 km
Migjeni School Museum
18.9 km
Gomsiqe Bridge
24.6 km
Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin
20.9 km
Grunas Canyon
19.6 km
Stone bathtubs, Nderlysaj
17.7 km
Ndërlysaj, Theth
17.7 km
Drishti Castle Museum
19.1 kmReviews
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