Crossing Rakshanit and the Subterranean River Gorge

Maja e Rakshanit lies in the shadow of the big four mountains near Tirana (Dajti, Brar, Gamnit and Kruja). Barely topping 900 Meters, it does not seem to be a top destination. This is wholy unjustified, as it makes for a wonderful outing, involving a roundtrip, the most fantastic view of Kruja Mountain that is to be had, and the geological marvel where huge rivers (huge during rainy season) disappear underground. The hole where the river disappears is on is eastern side - to reach it, you have to cross the mountain or hike up through the canyon "with the subterranean river". The return trip leads through a steep gorge, without the river which will resurface far away.

Rakshanit is a flat-topped mountain, which allows for long walks (and bushwhacks). It has a very steep east face, whith paths hewn into the rock. Not many visitors venture here

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