| Munellë | |
| Map: | Albania |
| Elevation: | 1990m (6,530feet) |
| Prominence: | 1028m (3,373feet) |
| Isolation: | 56m (184feet) |
| Coordinates: | 41.9747°N 20.0985°W |
| Region: | Northern Mountain Region |
| Settlement Type: | Municipality |
| Settlement: | Pukë, Mirditë |
| Age: | Cretaceous |
| Type: | mountain |
| Geology: | limestone |
Munellë ('Munella') is a mountain located in northern Albania, stretching along the boundaries of Pukë and Mirditë municipalities. Its highest peak, Maja e Kryqit 1990m (6,530feet), lies between the river valleys of the Great Fan in the northwest and the Little Fan in the southeast.[1]
Composed of effusive rocks at heights of up to 1400m (4,600feet) which are covered by a Cretaceous limestone slab, Munella has an elongated shape, spanning a length of 6km (04miles) and a width of 3km (02miles). The top of the mountain has an undulating surface with a slight incline towards the northeast, and is heavily divided into karst pits and funnels. The northwest and southeast slopes create cliffs up to 300m (1,000feet) deep into the limestone layer, whereas the slopes in the effusive rock areas are less steep.
Munella constitutes the watershed between the Great Fan and Little Fan rivers. Oak trees (up to 1100m) and beech trees (up to 1600m) make up most of the vegetation; beyond these heights, the mountain is barren. Its peak is abound with alpine pastures. The region is populated by bears, wild boars, and furry animals like beech marten and the European pine marten, with the wild turkey being a rare sight. Additionally, copper ores are present in the northwest (Tuç) and southeast (Reps).[2]