Clear Pool Near Blue Eye – The Blue Eye of Theth loop from Shalë

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Clear Pool Near Blue Eye – The Blue Eye of Theth loop from Shalë

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Clear Pool Near Blue Eye – The Blue Eye of Theth loop from Shalë

02:44

7.60km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.68 km for 851 m

After 2.85 km for 38 m

After 2.95 km for 30 m

After 3.16 km for 423 m

After 4.03 km for 462 m

After 5.07 km for 391 m

After 5.69 km for 236 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1.90 km

View of the Theth Valley

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The views are always picturesque 😍

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The views are always picturesque 😍

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2.46 km

Swimming Spot Near the Blue Eye

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Shortly before the Blue Eye it is also good to swim

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2.83 km

Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) Waterfall

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You can enjoy a great view in one of the two restaurants just above the Blue Eye. The spot shortly before at the last bridge is better suited for swimming.

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2.95 km

Bridge Over the Blue Eye Inflow

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When there is a lot of water, you can cross this bridge to the other side.

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4.58 km

Clear Pool Near Blue Eye

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You will encounter this rather elongated, popular pool before you reach Blue eye. Another 5' walk.

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4.62 km

Bridge Over the Blue Eye River

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A narrow wooden suspension bridge spans the turquoise water of the Blue Eye River. The planks wobble slightly under your feet, while the crystal-clear water flows over the stones beneath you. On both sides of the bridge lie rocks and trees that filter the light into a green-blue spectacle — a natural photo spot where hikers pause for the view.

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7.60 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

2.48 km

2.26 km

143 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.26 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Wednesday 16 September

21°C

8°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2025,TAG 1:Theth - Grunas - Blue Eye - Theth (Polia)

Greetings from the Peaks of the Balkans, especially to you @Di😊

The trip begins in Skoder, Albania, as a guided hike, 10 days in the border region of Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Everyone carries their own backpack with everything they need. For me, that's 14 kilos plus 2 liters of water. With each passing day, you start to wonder what …

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