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Korab (Albanian: Maja e Korabit or Mali i Korabit; Macedonian: Голем Кораб, lit. 'Great Korab') is the highest peak of the eponymous mountain range and the fourth-highest mountain located entirely in the Balkan Peninsula, standing at 2,764 metres (9,068 feet).

Mount Korab
Highest point
Elevation	2,764 m (9,068 ft)[1]
Prominence	2,169 m (7,116 ft)[1]
Listing	Country high point Ultra
Coordinates	41°47′28″N 20°32′52″E[1]
Geography
Mount Korab Location of Korab
Location	Albania—North Macedonia border
Parent range	Korab

Sited on the border between the two countries, Korab is the highest peak of both Albania and North Macedonia and is also one of only two summits in Europe that are the highest point for more than one country.[2] It is also the 18th most prominent mountain peak in Europe and the third on the Balkan Peninsula.[3]

Korab is situated within the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park.[4][5] It is noted for its rich flora, including species such as Bosnian pine, European beech and alder.[6]

The peak lies next to the Šar Mountains and is part of the national emblem of North Macedonia.

Geography

The Korab range stretches over 40 kilometres (25 miles) in a north–south direction between the lower section of the Black Drin and its tributary the Radika. It is around the border triangle of Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo, southwest of the Šar Mountains.

The peak is a very rugged mountain massif consisting mainly of shale and limestone of the Paleozoic period with block structures, as well as severely damaged gypsum rocks of Permo Triassic. On the west side, the mountain falls steeply over rock walls. The north side consists of craggy rocks. A kind of double peak, that of Korab II 2,756 m (9,042 ft) is about 150 m (160 yd) northwest of the peak within Albanian territory. On the same ridge are two other peaks rising over 2,700 metres (8,900 ft): Shulani i Radomires and Korab III. The southeast, stretching from a few rock bands broken by meadows to the summit is easily accessed, and occasionally by shepherds with their flocks of sheep.

In addition to the Korab peak, there are several other, almost equally high elevations. North of the twin peaks are numerous other nameless, almost equally high rock towers. The peak about 2 km (1 mi) to the southwest, Korab-gate (Albanian: Maja e Portës së Korabit; Macedonian: Korapska Mala vrata) reaches 2,727 m (8,947 ft). A few hundred metres south is another peak, Maja e Moravës, which is only a little lower at 2,718 m (8,917 ft).

The peaks are occasionally interrupted by radial tectonics in the shape of blocks that end in the Radika valley on North Macedonia's side. Some of these blocks have steep slopes reaching up to 500 m (1,640 ft). In its highest part, above 2,000 m (6,562 ft), the climate is alpine and includes some alpine flora elements.

The mountain is home to the spectacular Korab Falls in the upper valley of the Dlaboka River. In springtime, the waterfall reaches a height of over 130 meters, making it the highest in North Macedonia. The state border intersects the higher peak, Great Korab.

Ascent from the Macedonian side involves entering the Macedonian–Albanian boundary area, for which a special permit is required from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia,[7] although people regularly trek on Korab without it.

The two main passes in the Korab ridge are the Little Korab Gate (2,465 m (8,087 ft)) and Big Korab Gate (2,062 m (6,765 ft)).

The mountain has a number of sub-peaks that are higher than 2000 metres. These include Korab II (unnamed peak) 2,756 m (9,042 ft), Korab III (unnamed peak) 2,724 m (8,937 ft), Korab Gates (peak) 2,727 m (8,947 ft), Maja e Moravës 2,718 m (8,917 ft), Shulani i Radomirës 2,716 m (8,911 ft) and Small Korab 2,683 m (8,802 ft).

Climbing

There are no formal restrictions on climbing the mountain from the Albanian side. The area is now safer and more stable than it has been in recent times. It is possible to drive as far as the local village of Radomira, but the local infrastructure is generally not good. A four-wheel drive vehicle with high clearance may be required. There are no accurate and up-to-date maps, local signposting is poor, and hikers may have to overcome the additional problem of aggressive dogs.[8] An international expedition to climb Mount Korab is organised each September by the mountain club PSD "Korab" in Skopje.

See also

• Korab-Koritnik Nature Park
• Geography of Albania
• Protected areas of Albania
• Geography of North Macedonia
• List of non-Alpine European Ultras

References

External links

• Korab, Albania/North Macedonia
• Mount Korab on SummitPost
• Korab climb on YouTube

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[de] Korab (Berg)

Der Korab (albanisch Maja e Korabit, mazedonisch Golem Korab) ist der höchste Gipfel des Korabgebirges an der Grenze von Albanien zu Nordmazedonien. Die Höhe des Hauptgipfels ist nicht ganz geklärt. Während albanische Quellen durchwegs 2754 m ü. A. angeben, gilt auf nordmazedonischer Seite eine Höhe von 2764 m. i. J..

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- [en] Korab (mountain)

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[es] Monte Korab

El monte Korab (albanés, Maja e Korabit o Mali i Korabit, macedonio, Голем Кораб, Golem Korab) es la montaña más alta de Albania y Macedonia del Norte, formando su cumbre la frontera entre los dos países. El monte Korab es adyacente a los montes Šar. Hay otros tres picos en Albania que alcanzan una altura de más de 2.700 metros, alcanzando los otros dos 2.716 y 2.745 msnm.

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[fr] Mont Korab

Le mont Korab est un massif abritant le point culminant de l'Albanie et de la Macédoine du Nord. Son altitude est de 2 764 mètres.

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[it] Monte Korab

Il monte Korab (in albanese: Korabi) è la maggior elevazione dell'Albania e della Macedonia del Nord. Il gruppo montuoso di cui fa parte costituisce una parte della frontiera tra la Macedonia del Nord nord-occidentale e l'Albania orientale. Il monte Korab è legato al complesso dei Monti Šar, che si eleva poco più ad ovest ai confini con il Kosovo. Il nome deriva da un eroe nazionale, Korab Marevci che ha lottato per il suo paese in molteplici occasioni in tutto il mondo.

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