Lëpusha is a typical Alpine and pastoral village isolated far into the Albanian Alps. It is 189 km far from the capital of Albania Tirana. From Albania, the road goes through Shkodra and Hani i Hotit passing through awe-inspiring mountainous terrain. This village of the Kelmendi region offers traditional and cozy guest houses with guest owners warmly welcoming visitors and serving delicious traditional food.
The name Lepushë is derived from a herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, called Lepushtra, which grows mostly in the village.
The rabbit is valued as the rare beauty of Kelmendi nature and as the “pearl” of the Albanian Alps. High mountains with the Shenik rock block in the Namuna Mountains and the surrounding mountains. It is famous for its green pastures and dense forests that abound during the summer season.
The village is always bathed by the stream called Sheu i Lepushës.
It snows so much in winter, that its thickness has reached 4 meters, the highest in Albanian settlements.
The main branch of the economy is livestock and a little agriculture with potato crop. Handicraft processing of wood is another source of help for the economy of the inhabitants. Recently, tourism has started as an auxiliary economy, especially in the summer season.
Lepusha is a wonderful place with potential for nature and adventure tourism.Kelmendi rabbit has its fabulous beauty now in the summer season. There is a guesthouse that has adapted its comfort for a year-round tourism. Weekends are always reserved its owners say mentioning that various agencies from many cities of the country make the reservations a few days in advance.
This area attracts many foreign visitors and tourists even in winter. They are mainly those who like mountain climbing, adventure, snow sports and naturalists.
