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  • Church ruins hike

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    near Borockë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Endrit Shima
    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofChurch ruins hike Photo ofChurch ruins hike Photo ofChurch ruins hike

    This is a relaxing hike through the amazing forest of Bredhi i Hotoves National Park which offers stuning views towards the Dhembeli and Nëmërçka mountains. You can also visit some ruins of a church in the summit where i...

  • Maja e Drites 2485m with snow. (Nemercka) (Papingu)

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    near Skore, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    4590f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofMaja e Drites 2485m with snow. (Nemercka) (Papingu) Photo ofMaja e Drites 2485m with snow. (Nemercka) (Papingu) Photo ofMaja e Drites 2485m with snow. (Nemercka) (Papingu)

    Maja e Nemerckes can be reached from Skore-Gjirokaster or by Permet. We ascended it from Skore. Information for the road till trailhead From Gjirokastra to Skore it takes about 2h40min driving as the road has some pa...

  • 05 from village Frashër to natural spa 'Banjat e Benjës'

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    near Frashër, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    malenki
    Distance
    21.09mi
    Elevation +
    3963f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of05 from village Frashër to natural spa 'Banjat e Benjës' Photo of05 from village Frashër to natural spa 'Banjat e Benjës' Photo of05 from village Frashër to natural spa 'Banjat e Benjës'

    This is the fifth part of a series describing my hike from Bogova to Gjirokastra. Most of the single parts can also be hiked separately when you can manage the transportation. On this walk you will find a sufficient a...

  • Buhal hike

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    near Bual, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Endrit Shima
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofBuhal hike Photo ofBuhal hike Photo ofBuhal hike

    This is a short warm up hike with little up and downs which gives the opportunity to visit the picturesque village of Buhal with its nice narrow cobbled roads and traditional houses. The hike offers stunning views toward...

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  • Gjirokastër - Gjirokaster 'blue eyes abdullah'

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    near Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    albonal
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofGjirokastër - Gjirokaster 'blue eyes abdullah' Photo ofGjirokastër - Gjirokaster 'blue eyes abdullah' Photo ofGjirokastër - Gjirokaster 'blue eyes abdullah'

    Walk to a swimming spot confusingly called Blue Eyes. But this is part of a large lake called Liqeni i viroit. We wore tevas but shoes would be better. First you are walking downhill out of the town and then you join a ...

  • Maja e Kendrevices with snow 2122m

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    near Nivicë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    8.15mi
    Elevation +
    3763f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMaja e Kendrevices with snow 2122m Photo ofMaja e Kendrevices with snow 2122m Photo ofMaja e Kendrevices with snow 2122m

    Hiking to Maja e Krendevices with snow can be moderate to difficult. It depends on the snow depth. You can reach Nivica from two directions. You can drive from Tepelene Side 30km, which has only 7km unpaved road but act...

  • Hike to Mount Frashërit

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    near Gerhot, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    UnhingedBeauty
    Distance
    11.86mi
    Elevation +
    5413f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHike to Mount Frashërit Photo ofHike to Mount Frashërit Photo ofHike to Mount Frashërit

    Warning: this hike has no trail for most of the second part. I was trying to follow a trail recorded by vanhala but there was no trail. The first half of the trail is a shepherd trail that leads to a farm (and others i...

  • Lekel Rrenojat Antike

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    near Lekël, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Author
    loshilikes
    Distance
    2.43mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLekel Rrenojat Antike Photo ofLekel Rrenojat Antike Photo ofLekel Rrenojat Antike

    Sad to see the Lekel Castle ruins abandoned and invaded by brumble bushes. The distance is only 1 km long. Once you go at the church where the asphalt paved road ends keep the trail up that reaches some black rocks.

  • Sotira - Mourgana

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    near Sotirë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    dimitristsiakos
    Distance
    27.75mi
    Elevation +
    4606f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSotira - Mourgana Photo ofSotira - Mourgana Photo ofSotira - Mourgana

    Starting from Sotira, one of the most beautiful villages of Albania and the Greek minority with picturesque buildings, we took the road to Mourgana. The trail is not marked so you need to be careful not to get lost. You...

  • Maja e Papingut, the summit of Mali e Nemerckës

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    near Kanikol, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    2.98mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofMaja e Papingut, the summit of Mali e Nemerckës Photo ofMaja e Papingut, the summit of Mali e Nemerckës Photo ofMaja e Papingut, the summit of Mali e Nemerckës

    Papingut has a dramatic east face - which drops 2000 Meter into the Vjosa Valley, near Permët. Ascend from the east is reserved for suitably equipped climbers ready to cope with the reputedly bad rock. But the mountain c...

    Great hike with breathtaking view.
    OreoPumpkin
    very useful info..
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  • Maja e Strakovecit-Maja e Cajupit

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    near Zhej, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    7.44mi
    Elevation +
    3104f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMaja e Strakovecit-Maja e Cajupit Photo ofMaja e Strakovecit-Maja e Cajupit Photo ofMaja e Strakovecit-Maja e Cajupit

    Maja e Strakovecit is an easy hike. The trailhead is at Fusha e Cajupit approx. 1320m. It takes 2h to hike up to the peak which is 1950m and the ascending distance is 3.6km . Elevation gain of Maja e Strakovecit is 650m...

  • Saraqinishtë - Maja Lunxheri

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    near Saraqinishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
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    erlin_l
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    4390f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofSaraqinishtë - Maja Lunxheri Photo ofSaraqinishtë - Maja Lunxheri Photo ofSaraqinishtë - Maja Lunxheri

    The trail to the summit of mount Lunxhëri from Saraqinisht village. The trail is not marked, but is very good and very easy to follow. it’s not easy, because the mountain is very steep and you will gain nearly 1200 m al...

  • Maja e Spilese (Lalucit) 2155 M

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    near Saraqinishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    11.53mi
    Elevation +
    5423f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMaja e Spilese (Lalucit) 2155 M Photo ofMaja e Spilese (Lalucit) 2155 M Photo ofMaja e Spilese (Lalucit) 2155 M

    The trail starts from Saraqinisht, a small village 13 km from Gjirokaster. The road to reach the village is paved. The Laluci summit is the heights peak with 2155 M of the Lunxheri ridge. To reach the summit of Laluci (S...

  • Maja e Murganes 1806m Winter Hike

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    near Sotirë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    10.12mi
    Elevation +
    4613f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMaja e Murganes 1806m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja e Murganes 1806m Winter Hike Photo ofMaja e Murganes 1806m Winter Hike

    The trail starts from a small but very beautiful village Sotire. The road to reach the starting point is paved. Mourgana (Maja e Murganës) is a mountain range in northwestern Greece and southern Albania. Its highest elev...

  • Maja e Lalucit, 2155m

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    near Saraqinishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    8.48mi
    Elevation +
    4829f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMaja e Lalucit, 2155m Photo ofMaja e Lalucit, 2155m Photo ofMaja e Lalucit, 2155m

    Maja e Lalucit is part of Lunxheri ridge. Trailhead start on Saraqinisht, 720m altitude, which is 13km from Gjirokaster and the road is paved. There are two trails that ascend the summit, north trail and south trail. We...

  • Nivice canyon, Kurvelesh

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    near Rexhin, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Majkl
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    1230f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofNivice canyon, Kurvelesh Photo ofNivice canyon, Kurvelesh Photo ofNivice canyon, Kurvelesh

    Very nice walking through canyon. The path is very good marked in its first part. The marked gets worse in ascending and later it is very rare. Path is probably only little using, because it is partly overgrown.

  • Walking up Langarica Canyon in April

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    near Benjë-Novoselë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Arthur Holcombe
    with Kate Sam
    Distance
    2.71mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofWalking up Langarica Canyon in April Photo ofWalking up Langarica Canyon in April Photo ofWalking up Langarica Canyon in April

    It is a short but beautiful drive from Permet, driving along Vlose river on SH75 before turning left and following the Lengarice river for approx. 5 km to the canyon starting point at Benjë (old Ottoman bridge).That such...

  • From Ferma Albanik to Toshkez village

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    near Korat, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Alexandre Becquart
    Distance
    8.63mi
    Elevation +
    1801f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofFrom Ferma Albanik to Toshkez village Photo ofFrom Ferma Albanik to Toshkez village Photo ofFrom Ferma Albanik to Toshkez village

    A beautiful hike to an old sleepy village where you can roam around century old stone houses. On the way down you can take a nice dip in the tourqoise waters of a large lake surrounded by a black pine forest.

  • Maja e Frasherit 1789m Hike, Prongji

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    near Prongji, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Petrelaskerdis
    Distance
    10.88mi
    Elevation +
    4787f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMaja e Frasherit 1789m Hike, Prongji Photo ofMaja e Frasherit 1789m Hike, Prongji Photo ofMaja e Frasherit 1789m Hike, Prongji

    Mali i Gjerë is a massif located between the municipalities of Sarandë and Gjirokastër, in southern Albania. It constitutes the watershed boundary of the Delvina basin and the Drino valley as well as the waters that flow...

  • Maja e Dhembelit 2064m Hike

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    near Përmet, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    13.11mi
    Elevation +
    6168f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMaja e Dhembelit 2064m Hike Photo ofMaja e Dhembelit 2064m Hike Photo ofMaja e Dhembelit 2064m Hike

    Mount Dhëmbel is a mountain in southern Albania in the geographical region of Southern Mountain Range. It is part of the mountain chain Trebeshinë-Dhëmbel-Nemërçkë. We started the hike from the small and very nice city o...

  • Maja e Kendrevices 2122 M

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    near Nivicë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Florian Sini
    with Detjon Skendaj
    Distance
    8.17mi
    Elevation +
    3806f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMaja e Kendrevices 2122 M Photo ofMaja e Kendrevices 2122 M Photo ofMaja e Kendrevices 2122 M

    Këndrevica peak is the highest point 2122 M of the mountain range Mali i Gribës, which is located between the valleys of the rivers Vjosë and Shushicë. The trail start from Hader Xhebro guesthouse and continued up and ri...

  • Parku Arkeologjik i Antigonesë- Qesorat

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    near Saraqinishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Author
    Albert Pepaj
    Distance
    3.62mi
    Elevation +
    577f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofParku Arkeologjik i Antigonesë- Qesorat Photo ofParku Arkeologjik i Antigonesë- Qesorat Photo ofParku Arkeologjik i Antigonesë- Qesorat

    This is a moderate hike through Lunxheria mountains. It starts from National Archeological Site of Antigonea founded by Pyrrhus of Epir in 3rd century BC. First part of the trail runs throw an asphalt road, and the secon...

  • Dhuvjan To Gjirokastra - Part 1

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    near Sofratikë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
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    UnhingedBeauty
    Distance
    12.55mi
    Elevation +
    5020f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofDhuvjan To Gjirokastra - Part 1 Photo ofDhuvjan To Gjirokastra - Part 1 Photo ofDhuvjan To Gjirokastra - Part 1

    Note: my GPS stopped recording and wikiloc did not let me continue recording the hike so I had to start a second recording (part 2). Also, I went into this hike not knowing the conditions of trails (if any at all) so th...

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