Little Korab Gate Travel Guide

Little Korab Gate (Albanian: Porta e Korabit të Vogël; Macedonian: Мала Корабска Врата, romanized: Mala Korabska Vrata) is a mountain pass situated on the border of Albania and North Macedonia. It's located southwest of Mount Korab, the highest peak in both countries. Little Korab Gate stands at an elevation of 2,465 m (8,087 ft), offering panoramic views of the surrounding rugged landscape.The pass is 403 meters higher than Big Korab Gate, which is located on the northern slope of Mount Korab. The Korab range stretches for over 40 kilometers in a north-south direction, forming a natural border between Albania and North Macedonia. The area is known for its alpine climate and flora, with elements of Bosnian pine, European beech and alder.Hiking to Little Korab Gate and Mount Korab is a popular activity, with the easiest route to the summit starting from the village of Radomirë on the Albanian side. The High Scardus Trail, a long-distance walking trail through Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, also passes through this region.