Holtes

Holtit, Holta, Kanioni Holtë, Holtës Last Update: 20.02.2024 by Wolfgang Streicher
Subregion: Qarku i Elbasanit
Town: Gramshi / Gramsh
v3 a3 IV
4h20
10min
4h
10min
450m
270m
180m
x
17m
2x20m
13
3100m
Car required
Specialities:
Dam (inform operator)
Rating:
★★★★★
4.3 (5)
Info:
★★★
2.7 (3)
Belay:
★★★
2.2 (5)
Summary:
Lange Großschlucht, wohl der beeindruckenste Canyon in Albania bei Sonne und klarem Wasser. Kann mit dem orograf. linken Zufluß Gjerzeze kombiniert werden (siehe https://de.wikiloc.com/routen-canyoning/carcove-holta-explore-114374371 - alledings Gjerzeze irrig als Çarçovë benannt).
Long great canyon, probably the most impressive canyon in Albania with sunshine and clear water Permission from HEC required.
West
Summary:
Lange Großschlucht, wohl der beeindruckenste Canyon in Albania bei Sonne und klarem Wasser. Kann mit dem orograf. linken Zufluß Gjerzeze kombiniert werden (siehe https://de.wikiloc.com/routen-canyoning/carcove-holta-explore-114374371 - alledings Gjerzeze irrig als Çarçovë benannt).
Long great canyon, probably the most impressive canyon in Albania with sunshine and clear water Permission from HEC required.
Access:
von Elbasan zum Parkplatz Ausstieg siehe Kartenausschnitt google maps unter Links, ebenda auch zur Umsetzungsstrecke zum P Einstieg
from Elbasan to the parking lot exit see map section google maps under links, there also the transfer route to the P entry
Approach (10 min):
Über die Wasserfassung/Wehr auf die westliche Seite des Baches. Über die Natursteinrampe von links in die Bachsohle hineinseilen.
Over the water catchment/dam to the western side of the stream. Rappel into the streambed from the left via the natural stone ramp.
Tour (4 h):
siehe Fotoalbum und Video unter Links
see photo album and video under Links
Return (10 min):
aus der Engstelle hinaus nach rechts auf die Piste und zum Auto.
out of the bottleneck to the right onto the slope and to the car.

Coordinates:

Canyon End
40.926067°, 20.223812°
DMS: 40° 55" 33.84', 20° 13" 25.72'

DM: 40° 55.564", 20° 13.429"

Google Maps
SChluchtausgang
Parking at Exit
40.926114°, 20.221782°
DMS: 40° 55" 34.01', 20° 13" 18.42'

DM: 40° 55.567", 20° 13.307"

Google Maps
ggf. vorher, wenn kein 4WD
Parking at Entry
40.927736°, 20.257933°
DMS: 40° 55" 39.85', 20° 15" 28.56'

DM: 40° 55.664", 20° 15.476"

Google Maps
evtl. nur mit 4WD
Canyon Start
40.927031°, 20.257031°
DMS: 40° 55" 37.31', 20° 15" 25.31'

DM: 40° 55.622", 20° 15.422"

Google Maps

Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Canyonisme en ALBANIE
Guillaume Coquin
2020
979-10-699-4769-6
26+13 Canyon-Beschreibungen
Canyoning Book
ALBANIA CANYONING
Pascal van Duin
2023
49+35 Canyon-Beschreibungen
21.10.2024 Luis Pulkrab ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Lanschaftlich sehr schön, bei unserem niedrigen Wasserstand nicht sehr anspruchsvoll. Die Straße zum Einstieg ist nicht besonders gut. Wir habens geschafft mit unserem kleinen niedrigen Mietauto, was größeres ist aber sicher angenehmer. HEC Betreiber kontaktieren. Unser Kontakt konnte kein Englisch, am besten per Text kontaktieren, dann kann er übersetzen. Kann evtl auch ein Shuttel organisieren. Die Bohrhacken sind oft sehr hoch, damit sie länger halten, also bei der suche nach oben schauen:)
Very beautiful landscape, not very challenging with our low water level. The road to the entry is not particularly good. We managed it with our small, low rental car, but something bigger would certainly be more comfortable. Contact the HEC operator. Our contact couldn't speak English, it's best to contact them by text so they can translate. He may also be able to organize a shuttle. The drill hooks are often very high so that they last longer, so look up when searching:)

Other users were:
Benjamin Großmann Markus Zalud
10.10.2024 Rachael Brock ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Great canyon. Some of the anchors were high/involved some polished scrambling to get to - recommend good shoes or confidence. Canyon is very straightforward from start to finish. We contacted Lindor from HEC and he registered us/made sure no hydro operations were taking place and gave us a lift to the canyon start (approx 1hr) for 50€ (2 people) - well worth it. Otherwise you'd probably want a car drop. If you need his contact details please DM me on Instagram @thisistraveling and I'll share his WhatsApp details (he prefers text). He asked to please text him 2 days in advance so he can tell you if HEC are doing operations. Enjoy!
24.09.2024 Jeanne Picart ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Très joli
Very nice

Other users were:
Alex Arnold Hendrik Berger Gerhard Matthias Holzinger
23.06.2024 Bina ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Vielen Dank an Lindor Carciu für den Taxiservice. Oben angekommen durften wir sogar die Toilette der Hec benutzen. Wir wurden bis in den Bach begleitet, wo kein Wasser floss. Ein wenig später kam von rechts vom Überlauf ein wenig Wasser dazu. Tolle Tour, alle Stände waren vorhanden.
Many thanks to Lindor Carciu for the cab service. Once at the top, we were even allowed to use the Hec toilet. We were escorted to the stream, where no water was flowing. A little later, a little water came in from the right of the overflow. Great tour, all the stalls were there.

Other users were:
Patrik Bartel
11.04.2023 Canyon Dave 🇳🇱 ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
We made contact with Mr. Carciu of the Tervolit HEC before our descent as suggested by Pascal in the guidebook. At the hydro dam all water was taken into another capture so we started completely dry. There is a local man living next to the dam, he is also very concerned about your safety and reminds you if there is permission of the HEC to enter the canyon. The canyon was easy, climbing and sliding and some descents. One bolt was missing so we had to make an extra long descent at one of the stations. The original bolt was cut off by debris, this happened already several times according to Pascal. The last part of the canyon was an easy walk out, there are some (hot) springs along the hugh canyon wall. This canyon is highly recommended. And if you have energy and time enough it could be combined with the Gjërzezë canyon next to the entrance of the Holtit.

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