Theth National Park is located in the far northern part of Albania near the midway point of the border with Montenegro. The park covers an area of only 10.15 square miles (26.3 sq km) creating another small park within the country packed with astounding natural wonders.
The Albanian Alps and the Shala Valley are at the heart of the national park. Generally speaking, the park represents the characteristics of a high terrain landscape with sharp steep mountains. Along with the mountains of the Alps and the Shala Valley, the area is characterized by thick forests, meandering rivers, beautiful waterfalls, and striking rock formations.
The park is comprised of a diverse ecosystem that changes with elevation transitioning from the oak-dominated lower elevations moving into the beech forests as the elevations change. The alpine terrain at even higher elevations features junipers, shrubs, and alpine bluegrass.
These diverse ecosystems serve as home to a variety of wildlife species. The brown bear is the largest and for many the most exciting. Other popular wildlife includes chamois, roe deer, lynx, wild goat, and the gray wolf. The lesser kestrel and the golden eagle are two of the more exciting sightings from the 50 species of birds nesting or migrating through the park.
The park delivers stunning landscapes that are often highlighted with rugged sharp rock-faced mountains that create some of the most picturesque scenes. The mountains are the pinnacle attraction of the national park with the incredible mountainous landscapes being the highlight for many people.
