Mali i Gjerë

Mali i Gjerë

Mali i Gjerë
Highest point
Elevation 1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Geography
Location Albania

Mali i Gjerë is a mountain in southern Albania. The highest peaks from north to south are Mali i Pusit (1,564 m, 5,131 ft), Mali i Frashërit (1,800 m, 5,900 ft) and Mali i Nikollaqit (1,598 m, 5,243 ft).

On the eastern slope of the mountain is located Gjirokastra while on the other side Delvina. The 572-metre (1,877 ft) high Muzina Pass connects Delvina and Saranda with Drino valley.

Rivers

The mountain springs Bistrica river. Its most important tributary is from the Blue Eye, a large karst spring which is a popular destination because of the scenic surroundings.

Coordinates: 40°05′00″N 20°03′00″E / 40.0833°N 20.0500°E / 40.0833; 20.0500

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