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The Prokletije, also known as the Accursed Mountains or Albanian Alps, is a mountain massif extending across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo in the western Balkan Peninsula. It is considered the highest and most rugged portion of the Dinaric Alps. Its highest peak, Maja Jezercë, reaches 2,694 m in northern Albania. The range is noted for its steep limestone karst topography, deep valleys, glacial lakes, and limited road access, making it one of the less developed mountain areas in Europe.
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Prokletije Massif ranks #55 of 231 in the Massif ranking, behind Baekdu Massif, ahead of Sinai Massif.
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Which country contains the highest summit of the Prokletije?
Maja Jezerce, the range's highest summit at 2,694 meters, lies in Albania. The wider Prokletije range extends across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo.
Are the Prokletije and the Accursed Mountains the same range?
Yes. Prokletije is commonly translated as the Accursed Mountains, while the Albanian portion is also called the Albanian Alps.
Is Maja Jezerce the highest mountain in Albania?
No. Maja Jezerce is the highest summit wholly within the Prokletije and the Dinaric Alps, but Albania's national high point is Mount Korab at 2,764 meters on the border with North Macedonia.
Which long-distance trail crosses the Prokletije?
The Peaks of the Balkans trail makes a cross-border circuit through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. The route is roughly 190 km and passes remote valleys and mountain settlements in the Prokletije.
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