Maja e Boshit
Mountain in Albania
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Maja e Boshit (lit. 'Empty Peak') is a prominent summit in the Accursed Mountains range, in northern Albania. Rising at an elevation of 2,416 m (7,927 ft), it is distinguished by its dome-like shape and positioning as a hydrographic junction for the watersheds of Shala, Valbona and Nikaj.[1]
| Maja e Boshit | |
|---|---|
View of Valbona Valley as seen from Maja e Boshit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,416 m (7,927 ft) |
| Prominence | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Isolation | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°23′18″N 19°51′48″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Empty Peak |
| Geography | |
  Maja e Boshit | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Albanian Alps |
| Municipality | Tropojë |
| Parent range | Accursed Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | summit |
Situated west of the Zhaborret ridgeline and east of Maja e Rukës (1,620 m), it stands out as the only peak in the Albanian Alps that offers panoramic views over three remote valleys – Theth, Valbona and Curraj i Epërm – acting as a convergence point between them.
The nearby hiking trail of Rragam is a popular tourist attraction.[2]
Climbing route
The ascent to Maja e Boshit is considered relatively challenging as it includes rocky sections where the use of hands may be necessary.
The route generally starts within Valbona Valley, from the area of Fusha e Gjesë at an elevation of about 949 meters (3,114 ft). From this point, marked trails lead toward Qafa e Zhaborres. After crossing the pass, the trail descends briefly before the final climb to the summit.
The total round-trip distance is approximately 18.4 kilometers (11.4 mi), with an overall elevation gain of about 1,587 meters (5,207 ft). The hike typically takes around twelve hours to complete.[3]