Pogradec-Llëngë-Monastery of Saint Marena Path

After walking for a few minutes, we will see an amazing view of the green area that offers the upper course of the river Shkumbin or even the canyons of Llënga with the crystal clear waters of Shkumbin. Then we will climb a walking path where the church of St. Marena is located, which is a small one-story building consisting of a nave, a two-storey narthex, an open south porch in the shape of an arch and a bell tower with two bells. Its interiors are all decorated with frescoes. The church is located very close to the village of Llëngë, in the province of Mokra e Sipërme. Its monastery consists of a complex of sites owned by him such as the church of St. Marena, Konakët, Najazma and the cave of St. Marena. The main place in this complex is occupied by churches and inns. One of the most beautiful and sacred places is the cave of St. Marena located southeast of the road that leads from the church to the place called the Cross. This is a karst cave with a length of 180 m which consists of several extensions and narrowings that create small chambers. The geological composition of the rock is limestone and in contact with water it has created stones with bright crystals which are considered lucky by the believers so no one leaves here without taking with them a small piece of these stones. According to legend, St. Marena took refuge in this cave at the time when she was hiding from her persecutors who wanted to kill her because of her faith.
This trail starts from the city center of Pogradec. Initially you will travel by car for 1 hour and 10 minutes to the village of Llëngë. The distance between Pogradec to Llëngë is 33 km. The distance from the village of Llëngë to the Church of Saint Marena is 30 min (walking path).

Due to the unpaved road, it is advisable to travel to the monastery in 4 x 4 cars.