Mali i Thate - the mountain range that separates Ohrid and Prespa Lake

1200 meaters of height that really worth to climb up for having the wonderful views to the largests lakes of the Balkans - Ohrid and Prespa Lake. Valamares and Ostravica mountains can also be seen from Mali i Thate.

This mountain range that separate Ohrid and Prespa Lake is most frequently climbed up from Macedonia side at the peak called Galicia, which also gives the name to the national park.

According our measures the highest peak of this range is in Albanian side at the peak called Pllaja e Pusit, 2288 meters (see the map above).

The gradient of the slope is relatively easy but an early start in the morning is recomanded because the hike can least 8-9 hours including brakes. The hike starts at the village of Alarup which can be reached by paved road from Pogradec town.

For a shorter way to climb up this mountain check out the Palmtreeproduction trails on wikiloc.