Gavni

Gavni
16 Tetori
Gavni Location within Albania
Highest point
Elevation	2,530 m (8,300 ft)
Prominence	338 m (1,109 ft)
Isolation	1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Coordinates	42°23′43″N 19°54′59″E / 42.395154°N 19.916317°E / 42.395154; 19.916317
Geography
Country	Albania
Region	Albanian Alps
Municipality	Tropojë
Parent range	Accursed Mountains
Geology
Rock age	Triassic
Mountain type	summit
Rock type(s)	limestone, dolomite

Gavni is a summit in the Accursed Mountains of northern Albania. Rising to an elevation of 2,530 m (8,300 ft) above sea level, it forms part of the Zhaborret ridgeline, extending between Valbona Valley and the Nikaj–Mërtur highlands.^[1]

The summit was formerly known as 16 Tetori, commemorating the birth date of Albanian communist leader, Enver Hoxha.^[2]

Gavni is characterized by a rugged alpine relief composed predominantly of Triassic limestone, with steep rocky slopes and sharp ridges. The upper sections are largely barren, offering limited vegetation cover.^[3]

The summit is considered one of the more challenging climbs in the Albanian Alps due to its rugged terrain and the absence of clearly marked trails in some sections.

One traditional route begins in Dragobi. The ascent proceeds through the valley of Mutinë, passing alpine pastures and shepherd huts before reaching Qafa e Droçës. From there, climbers follow steep ridges and exposed slopes toward the summit.

An alternative route approaches the summit from Curraj i Epërm. The trail passes through Buni i Ziqit, then crosses Qafa e Çetinës, continuing toward the cirques known as Grykat e Hapëta below the summit basin. At this point, climbers ascend the western face and the ridge near the summit.

The round-trip hike requires about ten hours, covering 16 kilometers with an elevation gain of roughly 2,200 meters.^[4]

• List of mountains in Albania