Country: Albania

Alps of Albania National Park is the largest protected area in Albania. Established in 2022, merging different nature and national parks, the national park is located in northern Albania and covers an area of 8,844.65 ha. The most prominent mountain range are the Albanian Alps (also called the Accursed Mountains), which are also the namesake of the national park. Most of Albania's peaks above 2,000 m are located here, including the highest peak of the Dinarides, Maja e Jezercës (2.694 m). The geological formation is dominated by high terrain, while having a variety of natural features including glaciers, valleys, rivers, mountains, waterfalls, dense forests and several rock formations. It is characterized by its very remote areas which have a large preserved ecosystem all of which is primarily untouched with pristine quality. The park was established to protect various ecosystems and biodiversity and the cultural and historical heritage of the region.