Popluka

Popluka
Maja e Poplukës
Maja e Poplukës seen on the Jezerca massif
Highest point
Elevation	2,569 m (8,428 ft)
Prominence	171 m (561 ft)
Isolation	1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Coordinates	42°25′44″N 19°48′04″E
Naming
Nickname	Maja "8 Marsi"
Geography
Popluka Location within Albania
Country	Albania
Region	Albanian Alps
Municipality	Tropojë
Parent range	Accursed Mountains
Geology
Rock age	Mesozoic
Mountain type	summit
Rock type	limestone

Popluka is a summit in the Accursed Mountains of northern Albania. Rising to an elevation of 2,569 m (8,428 ft) above sea level, it ranks as the 5th-highest peak in the range.

Located approximately 2 km south of Jezercë, the peak is relatively inconspicuous when viewed from surrounding valleys and appears particularly prominent and steep when seen from Valbona Pass.

Geology

Popluka lies within the rugged limestone massif of the Accursed Mountains, near the border region between Albania and Montenegro. This range is characterized by sharp ridges, glacial cirques, karst formations and deep valleys shaped by alpine tectonic movements and glaciation.

Climbing route

The ascent to Popluka is typically made from Valbona Valley. The standard route follows the trail toward Gjelaj, continuing to the first source of the Valbona River. From there, climbers proceed through Lugu i Valit to a mountain pass, where a rightward ascent leads to the summit.

The full hike generally takes about nine hours round trip, with an elevation gain of approximately 1,700 meters (5,577 ft).

See also

• List of mountains in Albania