The route, step by step
18 km · ↑ 500 m
- Spring
- Viewpoint
- Water
- Forest
Highlights
- A glacial pool of vivid turquoise water fed by snowmelt
- Limestone cliffs and alpine meadows on the approach
- Shortcut available by sharing a vehicle to Nderlysaj village
Before you go
- The water is very cold; bring swimwear but expect a shock
- Hiking boots help on the steep, rocky final stretch
- Start early to avoid midday heat and afternoon crowds
- A shuttle minibus from Theth to Nderlysaj (about €5) cuts the walk short
With Tour Alb
Our driver drops you in Theth village; the walk to the Blue Eye (or the shuttle minibus part of it) is on foot, not by private car.
Nearby trails
easyTheth · waterfallGrunas Waterfall
Ujëvara e Grunasit
5 km↑ 200 m1–2 h
A short, rewarding walk through beech and pine forest to a spectacular cascade in a narrow canyon, with a cool pool to swim in below.
Best: May to October
easyTheth · heritage walkLock-in Tower & Church Loop
Kulla e Ngujimit
2.5 km↑ 30 m1–1.5 h
A short look at a living piece of the Kanun of Lekë Dukagjini, the traditional code under which this tower sheltered men from blood revenge.
Best: May to October
hardTheth to Valbona · hikeTheth-Valbona Pass
Qafa e Valbonës
15 km one way↑ 1125 m6–9 h
One of the Balkans' classic high passes, linking two dramatic valleys through beech forest and wild alpine meadow.
Best: June to September
Questions
- How long does the Blue Eye of Theth take?
- About 7–8 h for 18 km round trip.
- How hard is the Blue Eye of Theth?
- Moderate, with about 500 m of climbing.
- When is the best time to visit Blue Eye of Theth?
- May to October
- How do I get to Blue Eye of Theth?
- Our driver drops you in Theth village; the walk to the Blue Eye (or the shuttle minibus part of it) is on foot, not by private car. The walk starts at Theth village church.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
