Qerret: Hotels, Lake Koman and Historic Cultural Sites

Qerret belongs to the nearby settlement of Koman. According to Albanian alpine planning, Koman encompasses natural and landscape values, cultural monuments and archaeological sites. As a result, different forms of natural and cultural heritage coexist in the surrounding area, ranging from geomorphological river monuments to archaeological sites.

Culture

In nearby Koman, Kalaja e Dalmacës is located within Temal. The structure is a Category I cultural monument and stands on a mountain peak at an altitude of 600 m. Its area is 2 ha. Also in nearby Temal, Koman’s archaeological settlement zones A and B are designated as a protected zone.

The archaeological surroundings also include Varreza e Lashtë e Komanit in nearby Koman. More than 150 graves have been excavated in the cemetery. The site dates from the 6th to the 9th century; its archaeological finds are associated with the early medieval Koman culture.

Nature

Nearby Lake Koman is known for its deep gorges. The area has diverse flora and fauna. Ships carrying passengers, cars and goods operate on Lake Koman, meaning that in addition to its landscape, the lake also has a use differentiated by means of transport.

In the wider regional surroundings of Qerret, Ujvarë nga Mali i Qerretit in Temal is listed as a local geomorphological river monument. Kanionet e Doçit in Temal is listed there as a national geomorphological river monument. The two entries therefore belong to different classifications within the wider regional surroundings.

Hiking Trails

The recorded hiking trail from Lake Koman to Maja e Cukalit near Fusha e Liqenit passes through the village of Qerret. The destination of the route is Maja e Cukalit near Fusha e Liqenit; the journey is specified as taking approximately 4 to 5 hours. Guided tours with a local guide named Martin are offered on request for the hike.

Another recorded hiking route is titled “Qerret - Qelez-Shpella e Murgjerve(Kaurrit)”. Thus, two differently named recorded routes are documented for Qerret, while the first-mentioned route is connected with Lake Koman, the village of Qerret and Maja e Cukalit near Fusha e Liqenit.

Visitors and Accommodation

The settlement of Koman is intended to accommodate tourists and visitors to the ancient settlement of Koman in the future. The same applies to visitors to the Koman hydroelectric power plant. The Bujtina Bashota guesthouse in Qerret is listed as having a capacity of eight beds.

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Further Destinations

Another directly associated destination is Theth.

For the higher-level travel overview: Shkodër.