Mount Korab
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Mount Korab is the highest mountain
of the Republic of Macedonia
and Albania
, its peak forming a frontier between the two countries. The peak lies adjacent
to the Šar Mountains.
Mount Korab is also pictured in the coat of arms of Macedonia.
river on the Macedonian side. These blocks occasionally have steep slopes that reach up to 500 m (1,640 ft). Particularly remarkable is also the alpine area of Kabaš with several sheer and hardly approachable peaks. In its highest part, above 2000 m (6,562 ft), the climate is alpine and includes some alpine flora elements. The largest lake on Mount Korab is Gramë Lake
located on the Mali i Gramës
in Albania.
The mountain is home to the spectacular Korab waterfall
in the upper valley of the Dlaboka Reka
river. During spring time, the waterfall reaches a height of over 130 meters, which makes it the highest in Macedonia. The state border intersects the higher peak, Great Korab.
Ascent from the Macedonian side involves entering the Macedonian-Albanian boundary area, for which a special permit is required from the Macedonian Ministry of internal affairs, although people regularly track on Korab without it.
in the Korab ridge are:
An international expedition to climb Mount Korab is organized each September by the mountain club PSD "Korab" in Skopje
.
Mountain
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of the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
and Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
, its peak forming a frontier between the two countries. The peak lies adjacent
Adjacent
Adjacent is an adjective meaning contiguous, adjoining or abuttingIn geometry, adjacent is when sides meet to make an angle.In graph theory adjacent nodes in a graph are linked by an edge....
to the Šar Mountains.
Mount Korab is also pictured in the coat of arms of Macedonia.
Geography
The peaks are occasionally ruptured by radial tectonics in the shape of blocks that end in the valley of the RadikaRadika
The Radika is a river in southern Kosovo and western Macedonia, a -long right tributary to the Black Drin river....
river on the Macedonian side. These blocks occasionally have steep slopes that reach up to 500 m (1,640 ft). Particularly remarkable is also the alpine area of Kabaš with several sheer and hardly approachable peaks. In its highest part, above 2000 m (6,562 ft), the climate is alpine and includes some alpine flora elements. The largest lake on Mount Korab is Gramë Lake
Gramë Lake
Gramë Lake , is the largest lake on Mount Korab and is located in Albania. Gramë Lake is found in the east part of Mount Korab near Mali i Gramës which stands at 2,345 m high. The elevation of the lake is about 1,750 m....
located on the Mali i Gramës
Mali i Gramës
Mali i Gramës is a mountain in the Albanian part of the Mount Korab mountain. Mali i Gramës reaches a height of 2,345m high. Around the mountain are many lakes including the largest lake on Mount Korab which also shares the name 'Gramë'. It is connected to the main part of the mountain by a long...
in Albania.
The mountain is home to the spectacular Korab waterfall
Korab Waterfall
The Korab Waterfall is a waterfall in the upper course of the Dlaboka Reka river on Mount Korab. It forms in spring time, from the melting snow on the east side of Kepi Bard peak. The waterfall differs in height and intensity, depending on the season...
in the upper valley of the Dlaboka Reka
Dlaboka Reka
Dlaboka Reka , literally meaning Deep River, is a river in western Macedonia. It is a left tributary to Ribnicka river, which is one of the largest tributaries of Radika river. Its source is high on Mount Korab, forming a steep valley which is one of the few places with alpine climate in...
river. During spring time, the waterfall reaches a height of over 130 meters, which makes it the highest in Macedonia. The state border intersects the higher peak, Great Korab.
Ascent from the Macedonian side involves entering the Macedonian-Albanian boundary area, for which a special permit is required from the Macedonian Ministry of internal affairs, although people regularly track on Korab without it.
Peaks
The mountain has a number of sub-peaks that are higher than 2000 metres. These include:- Mount Korab 2764 m (9,068 ft)
- Korab IIKorab IIKorab II is a mountain in Albania. Korab II is the second highest peak of Mount Korab, reaching a height of above sea level. The peak has no official name so is called Korab II because it is nearly as high as Mount Korab at high. The peak has no name which does not appear on maps of the area...
2756 m (9,042 ft) - Korab IIIKorab IIIKorab III is a mountain peak located in eastern Albania. Korab III is a peak of Mount Korab and is the third highest peak of this mountain. The height of Korab III is not known, the only thing that is known about its height is that it is lower than Korab II at and higher than Shulani i Radomirës...
(somewhere between 2716 and 2756m) - Korab Gates(peak) 2727 m (8,947 ft)
- Maja e MoravësMaja e MoravësMaja e Moravës, a mountain peak on the border between Albania and Macedonia reaches a height of above mean sea level. Maja e Moravës is on the southern section of Mount Korab and is more easily ascended on the Albanian side as the Macedonian side being the east side, is very rocky....
2718 m (8,917 ft) - Shulani i RadomirësShulani i RadomirësShulani i Radomirës is a mountain in Albania. It is high and the fourth highest peak of the Korab Mountain after Mount Korab which reaches a height of . It is connected to Mount Korab by a long ridge. Shulani i Radomirës gets its name from the village of Radomirë which is located in the western...
2716 m (8,911 ft) - Kepi BarKepi BarKepi Bar is a mountain located in both the Balkan countries of Albania and the Republic of Macedonia. Kepi Bar is one of the highest peaks of Mount Korab reaching a top height of . It is found just east of the highest peak of Mount Korab high along the main border ridge between the two countries....
2683 m (8,802 ft) - Kabaš in Macedonia 2395 m (7,858 ft)
- Mali i GramësMali i GramësMali i Gramës is a mountain in the Albanian part of the Mount Korab mountain. Mali i Gramës reaches a height of 2,345m high. Around the mountain are many lakes including the largest lake on Mount Korab which also shares the name 'Gramë'. It is connected to the main part of the mountain by a long...
2345 m (7,694 ft) - Ciganski Premin 2295 m (7,530 ft)
- Ploča 2235 m (7,333 ft)
Passes
The two main passesMountain pass
A mountain pass is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge. If following the lowest possible route, a pass is locally the highest point on that route...
in the Korab ridge are:
- Small Korab GateSmall Korab GateSmall Korab Gate is a mountain pass on the border of Albania and the Republic of Macedonia. Small Korab Gate is situated southwest of the main Mount Korab summit, which is the highest mountain of both countries. Small Korab Gate is high. It is 403 m higher than Big Korab Gate, on the northern...
2465 m (8,087 ft) - Big Korab GateBig Korab GateBig Korab Gate is a mountain pass found on the northern slopes of Mount Korab. It is located on the border of Albania and the Republic of Macedonia. Big Korab Gate reaches a height of , 702 m lower than Mount Korab's highest point, , and 403 m lower than Small Korab Gate, on the southern slope of...
2062 m (6,765 ft)
Climbing
There are no formal restrictions on climbing the mountain from the Albanian side. The area is now safer and more stable than it has been in recent times. It is possible to drive as far as the local village of Radomira, but the local infrastructure is generally not good. A four wheel drive vehicle with high clearance may be required. There are no accurate and up to date maps, local signposting is poor, and hikers may have to overcome the additional problem of aggressive dogs.An international expedition to climb Mount Korab is organized each September by the mountain club PSD "Korab" in Skopje
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
.
See also
- List of mountains in Albania
- Mountains of the Republic of MacedoniaMountains of the Republic of MacedoniaThe Republic of Macedonia is a predominantly mountainous country. The average altitude of the terrain is 850 meters. Approximately 80% of the country consists of hills and mountains...
- List of non-Alpine European Ultras