Driving the international Qafa e Prushit
Qafa e Prushit is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 647 m (2,122 ft) above sea level on the border between Albania and Kosovo.
Where is Qafa e Prushit?
The pass links the northeastern part of Albania and the southwestern part of Kosovo. In this location, there is a border crossing point between the two countries.
Is Qafa e Prushit paved?
Set high in the Albanian mountains, the road through the pass is fully paved. It’s called SH23 in Albania and R203 in Kosovo.
How long is Qafa e Prushit?
The pass is 57.4 km (35.6 miles) long, running south-north from Kukës (the capital of the surrounding municipality and county of Kukës in Albania) to Gjakova, also known as Đakovica (the seat of the Gjakova Municipality and the Gjakova District).