Liqeni lures Traditional Cache
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The cache is located at one of the most beautiful places of Albania mountains, in the heart of Lures national park
Lura Mountain (Albanian: Mali i Lurës) is a mountain located in the north-eastern part of Albania. The highest peak of Lura Mountain is Kunora e Lurës which reaches a height of 2,119 m (6,952 ft) above sea level. Lura Mountain has many forests. The most common type of tree is the Beech which is found on altitudes between 900 and 1,000 m (2,953 and 3,281 ft) to 1,900 and 2,000 m (6,234 and 6,562 ft). On altitudes between 1,600 and 1,700 m (5,249 and 5,577 ft) Black Pine are abundant and on altitudes between 1,700 and 2,000 m (5,577 and 6,562 ft) separate Red Pine and White Pine are found on rocky slopes. These forests are home to the rare European Brown Bear, Eurasian Lynx, Eurasian wolf, European Pine Marten, Roe Deer and Capercaillie.
What really attracts visitors to Lura Mountain is not its forests and animals but its many lakes. Lura Mountain contains twelve glacial lakes which were formed during the Würm glacial period. These 12 lakes are home to the Smooth Newt and the Great Crested Newt. These lakes are found between 1,200 and 1,500 m (3,937 and 4,921 ft).
The four principle lakes are:
* Great Lake (Alb.: Liqeni i Madh)
* Black Lake (Alb.: Liqeni i Zi)
* Lake of Flowers (Alb.: Liqeni i Luleve)
* Cow's Lake (Alb.: Liqeni i Lopeve)
The cache is located on the south shore of Liqeni i Zi (the Black Lake). The access is possible by foot from Fushe Lure and requst something like 4 hours of walking. From the west it is possible to cross the mountain ridge of Deja mountain from Macukull and walk to the Lake in 6-8 hours. Neither Fushe Lure, neither Macukull have an asphalt route, but some public transport is possible to be found from Burrel, RReshen and Peshkopi. In a good condition the route to lakes is passable by good 4x4 vehicle or by bike. But be sure to have a look at a map (the only one I know is a former Soviet military one) or at Google Eaarth. It is very easy to get lost in this area and very difficult to find where you are.
Good luck!
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