In the border land of Macedeonia

Inaugurated in 2008, the Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park is one of the youngest among Albania's 14 national parks. Located on the border with Macedonia, it is home to rare animal species such as the Balkan lynx, whose population is estimated at no more than 50 individuals. Unlike the Lurë National Park, illegal logging does not occur here, ensuring the preservation of the region's ancient beech forests, which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. This is a landscape that remains largely untouched. "Largely" means that a few natural tracks connect the remote villages within the national park—tracks that are perfect for relaxed off-road exploration. 

One such track runs southward from Çereneci Poshtem (located on the SH 6 between Bulqizë and Peshkopi) to Librazhd. The surface is mainly earthen, with occasional gravel crunching under the wheels. No major challenges are expected, although the track features several narrow sections that might pose difficulties for wider vehicles. 

Initially, the route follows the Macedonian border before turning into the heart of the national park behind Lladomericë. At an elevation of 1,270 meters, it crosses the Qafe Dragalice Pass, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains before gradually descending into the Shkumbin Valley. Along its banks once ran one of the most important ancient trade routes of the Balkans, the Roman Via Egnatia, which connected the imperial centers of Rome and Constantinople.