Leusë & Lipë: Albanian Mountain Village Froze In time

The mountain village froze in time.  Now, it seems, only older people live there.

It was a hard hike up to Leusës.  We then traversed a pass from Leusë to Lipë, then went downhill back to Përmet.

Leusë village.

Beautiful wall frescoes and intricate wood-carved decor at the St. Mary Church at Leusë built in the late 18th century.

Orthodox Church of Leusa Dormition of St Mary

Not much at Lipë village, but great views of Përmet, the valley, and the mountain range from different angles along the hike.

View from the mountain.

Spring at Lipë village - every village has a spring

The view of the mountain reminds me of the mountain range in HK - the silhouette of the mountain range is very similar, with more greenery.

Lunch at the passing from Leusë to Lipë

On route from Leusë to Lipë.

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Our Hiking Path

• 5 hours with kids (7 YO + 10 YO)

• 250-300m elevation

• Lipë & Leusës both have spring water for drinking

• A villager in the first house on the right side opposite the church can open the door to the church for you in the morning (see markup below).