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REVIEWED LOCATION
Osum Canyon — Protected Limestone Gorge Viewing Rockhounding Status & Field Guide
Albania’s official tourism authority describes Osum Canyon as an extraordinary Natural Monument shaped by the river, with caves and distinctive geological formations. The map uses a public viewpoint/parking area rather than cliff or riverbed collecting access.
Protected / viewing statusVery high evidenceviewpoint map precisionCurrent review cycle freshnessImportant: Natural-monument status means the geology should be observed without damaging or removing it.
What is here
deep river-cut limestone gorge with caves, cliffs and erosional landforms
Materials / interest: Limestone
Collecting and access
Natural-monument geology viewing only. No cliff breaking, digging or specimen removal is represented.
Use established viewpoints or licensed recreation services; seasonal river conditions can change access.
Detailed status
prohibited
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Not flagged
Guide
Not flagged
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
no
Hammering
no
Digging
no
Safety
High cliffs, flash-water conditions and slippery canyon terrain can be dangerous. Do not approach unstable cliff edges.