Veleçik Explained

Veleçik
Map:Albania
Elevation:1727m (5,666feet)
Prominence:266m (873feet)
Isolation:5.2km (03.2miles)
Coordinates:42.3636°N 19.531°W
Region:Northern Mountain Region
Settlement Type:Municipality
Settlement:Malësia e Madhe
Range:Accursed Mountains
Age:Mesozoic
Type:mountain
Geology:limestone, dolomite

Veleçik ('Veleçiku') is a mountain located in the Albanian Alps, within the boundaries of Malësia e Madhe municipality, reaching a height of 1727m (5,666feet).[1]

Geology

Composed entirely of Mesozoic limestone and dolomite, the mountain features a conical shape with steep slopes and is connected to Maja e Sprehtë 1717m (5,633feet) from the east. The southern slope is mostly devoid of vegetation, while the northern slope is covered by dense beech forests.

Settled on the southeastern foothills of the mountain is the village of Razmë, an important tourist attraction, hosting the country's oldest and largest mountain holiday retreats.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kabo. Mevlan. Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë. 1991. Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. Tiranë. 592. 1.2.
  2. Book: Buda. Aleks. Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. 1985. Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. Tiranë. 1248.