Korab (mountain) Korab (mountain) Mount Korab (; , "Golem Korab") is the highest peak of the eponymous fourth highest mountain in the entire Balkan Peninsula, standing at . The summit of the Korab mountain range in the Albanian-Macedonian border, Korab is the highest peak of Albania and the Republic of Macedonia and also one of only two summits in Europe, which are the highest point for more than one country. The Korab is also the 18th most prominent mountain peak in the European continent and the third on the Balkan Peninsula. Korab is situated within the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park. It is noted
Mount Elbrus the summit. Beside the "Barrels", there are several container accommodations between about 3,800 and 4,200 metres. The Terskol Observatory, an astronomical observatory with the IAU code B18, is located 2.5 km north-west of Terskol village at an altitude of . The "Normal Route" is the easiest, safest and fastest on account of the cable car and chairlift system which operates from about 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Starting for the summit at about 2 a.m. from the Diesel Hut or Leaprus mountain hut should allow just enough time to get back down to the chairlift if movement is efficient. A