Pllaja e Pusit
| Pllaja e Pusit | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,287 m (7,503 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,121 m (3,678 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 30.3 km (18.8 mi) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Coordinates | 40°52′59″N 20°50′25″E / 40.883176°N 20.84032°E |
| Naming | |
English translation | Well Plateau |
| Geography | |
Country | File:Flag of Albania.svg Albania |
Region | Central Mountain Region |
Municipality | Pogradec, Korçë |
| Parent range | Mali i Thatë–Rakicë–Llapisht |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Mesozoic |
| massif | |
| Rock type | limestone |
Pllaja e Pusit (lit. 'Well Plateau') is a high mountain plateau and summit located in southeastern Albania, near the border with North Macedonia. Reaching an elevation of 2,287 m (7,503 ft) above sea level, it represents the highest point of the Mali i Thatë massif.[2]
Geology
Pllaja e Pusit lies along the ridge of Mali i Thatë, a limestone massif characterized by steep rocky slopes that rise toward a broader, flattened summit area, from which the site takes its name. In Albanian, pllajë means plateau.
Because of its elevated position, the summit is sometimes described as a natural "balcony", overlooking three major lakes: Ohrid, Great Prespa and Small Prespa.
Its geological composition has limited the presence of surface water sources, leading to the development of typical karst landforms.[3]
Biodiversity
The summit region consists mainly of alpine pastures while the lower elevations support mixed forests, including oak and beech, transitioning into open grasslands at higher altitudes.[4]
Climbing route
One of the most common routes begins near the village of Alarup. The ascent entails an elevation gain of approximately 1,250 meters and a total hiking distance of about 12 kilometers, requiring seven hours to complete.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Quinn, Daniel. "List of prominent peaks in the Balkans". World Ribus. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ Samimi, Ergjin (1971). Atlasi Gjeografik i Shqipërisë. NISH. p. 11.
- ↑ Buda, Aleks (1985). Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. Tiranë: Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. p. 664.
- ↑ Shuka, Lulëzim (13 December 2013). "New records for Albania based on taxa from the Prespa National Park". Biodiversity Data Journal.
- ↑ "Shtegu Alarup-Pllaja e Pusit në Korçë, destinacion për të apasionuarit e alpinizmit!". KultPlus. Retrieved 20 July 2023.