Maja e Harapit | |
Map: | Albania |
Elevation: | 2218m (7,277feet) |
Prominence: | 297m (974feet) |
Isolation: | 1.1km (00.7miles) |
Coordinates: | 42.4452°N 19.7552°W |
Region: | Northern Mountain Region |
Settlement Type: | Municipality |
Settlement: | Shkodër |
Range: | Accursed Mountains |
Type: | peak |
Geology: | limestone |
Maja e Harapit is a mountain peak, situated in the Accursed Mountains range of northern Albania, reaching a height of 2218m (7,277feet). A prominent landmark of Theth Valley, it lies in close proximity to Qafa e Pejës mountain pass, between the Bjeshkët e Nemuna and Jezercë ranges.[1]
Dominating the northwestern edge of a large basin, its south wall rises steeply to 2000m (7,000feet) and stretches 800m (2,600feet), forming a broad saddle that connects the two ranges. The summit and the surrounding saddle feature rugged rocks, pits, and caves, which penetrate the karst formations. Deep beneath the south wall, an extensive horizontal cave, explored by researchers, spans an impressive length of 2585m (8,481feet) and reaches a depth of 346m (1,135feet). Inside this cave, fifteen animal species have been discovered.[2]