Shebenik

Shebenik, as seen from the north

Shebenik is a large mountain located in the Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park in eastern Albania. Shebenik has many peaks over 2,000 m (6,562 ft). The highest is Maja e Shebenikut at 2,253 m (7,392 ft) above sea level. It is found in the north-east of Shebenik. Around this peak are a number of small and large mountain lakes. Shebenik mountain is located west of Jablanica Mountain and northwest of Lake Ohrid. Shebenik is a great importance to wildlife preservation, especially because it is a home for the rare Eurasian lynx.

The largest settlement near Shebenik is the town of Librazhd.

Lakes

Shebenik mountain massif contains around nine small glacial lakes. The biggest of which is named Rajca Lake. It is located on the eastern slopes of the mountain and it is also the most southern lake on Shebenik. The length of Rajca Lake is around 220m and the width is around 160m.

References

Mountains of Albania

Northern Mountain Range	Bogiçaj Gjallicë Jezercë Maja e Kollatës Koritnik Radohimë Shkëlzen Maja e Thatë

Central Mountain Range	Dejë Deshat Jabllanicë Korab Mali i Lopës Kunora e Lurës Micek Tomorr Shebenik Mali i Thatë Valamarë

Southern Mountain Range	Çikë Dhëmbel Gramoz Lunxhëri Nemërçkë Ostrovicë

Coordinates: 41°12′N 20°28′E / 41.2°N 20.47°E / 41.2; 20.47

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