back to Albania site    back to hikes and climbs   back to Locations and Travel

Permet to the Osumi Canyon and Corovode: The road that doesn't exist

Summary: We haven't found a map that shows a road connecting Permet (or Piskove) and Corovode. The road was probably created a few years ago, and can be identified on Google Earth. It is fairly rough, but could be done in a high-clearance saloon car, though an SUV would provide more comfort and confidence. Before reaching Corovode, the trail follows the Osumi Canyon (on which rafting excursions can be had in spring). When the water is low, one still can find swimming spots between the canyon walls.

Maximum altitude:	966  meter
Minimum altitude:	215 meter
Cumulative height:	1340
Cumulative length:	38  kilometers
Difficulty	easy
Time:	3 leisurely hours
Date of this record	August 2011
Download GPS info:	Permet to Osumi

General location and approach: The trail is best done from Permet, so the work is done by the time you arrive at the Osumi Canyon. This trail is another scenic alternative for the road connecting Permet, Kelcyre to Berat.

Other Information: The road now consists for several years, but doesn't see too much traffic. When we were there, a local stall just opened high on the mountain, to sell self-made Raki and honey. We are not sure about the viability of the enterprise, as the regular (4WD) taxi only travels the road three times a week - and didn't stop while we having our rest.

Once at the Osumi Canyon, it is rewarding to stop at several stops and enjoy a dip.

GPS and trailmaps: The map and trailinformation is generated by www.wikiloc.org, based on GPS information collected from the actual hike. Waypoints can be downloaded to a GPS device from Wikiloc. If necessary, use GPSBabel to convert GPS data to different formats. For more hike descriptions by Palmtreetreeproduction, browse this website or visit Wikiloc and search for "Palmtreeproduction". You may also find nearby trails from other authors.

Google Earth: You may also view the trail in 3D by clicking "view in Google Earth" when on Wikiloc. You need to have Google Earth installed on your computer.

Images: Click the button at the end of the page to view the slides in full screen