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The Best Hiking Trails in Gjirokastër (Albania)

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  • Sheper - Permet (Zagoria Valley)

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    near Sheper, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    2011f
    TrailRank
    33

    The Albanian part of the Zagoria Valley is encircled by three mountain ranges and only accesible from the Libohova road through the Suha river gorge or by crossing the border from Greece near Sopik. Due to it's remote l...

  • Mali i Shendellise 1802m Hike

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    near Vagalat, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    12.54mi
    Elevation +
    4160f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMali i Shendellise 1802m Hike Photo ofMali i Shendellise 1802m Hike Photo ofMali i Shendellise 1802m Hike

    Mount Shëndelli is a mountain in southern Albania with the highest elevation of 1802 m in the geographical region of Southern Albanian Highlands. It is part of the mountain chain Shëndelli-Lunxhëri-Bureto chain, which go...

  • Maja e Buze Derrit 1574m

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    near Luzat, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    11.96mi
    Elevation +
    5033f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMaja e Buze Derrit 1574m Photo ofMaja e Buze Derrit 1574m Photo ofMaja e Buze Derrit 1574m

    Maja e Buze Derrit is located on West side of Luzat Village. Luzat is part of Tepelene Municipally and is located 1.6km from the main National Road on an altitude of 250m. We followed the road through the village and got...

  • Maja e Trebeshines 1923m

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    near Katundishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    9.82mi
    Elevation +
    4705f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMaja e Trebeshines 1923m Photo ofMaja e Trebeshines 1923m Photo ofMaja e Trebeshines 1923m

    To reach the summit of Trebeshina Mount the trail start from a small village Katundiste. The road to go to the village is paved and you can find also parking in the yard of the abandoned school. The trail is easy to foll...

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  • Maja Trebeshines 1923m

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    near Katundishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    10.05mi
    Elevation +
    4675f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMaja Trebeshines 1923m Photo ofMaja Trebeshines 1923m Photo ofMaja Trebeshines 1923m

    Maja Trebeshines is the beginning of ridge Trebeshine-Dhembel-Nemercke. The trailhead is at the school in Katundish village located at 480m altitude. The trail is easy to be follow at the begining as it is used by sheep...

  • Nivica Canyon

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    near Rexhin, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    1240f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofNivica Canyon Photo ofNivica Canyon Photo ofNivica Canyon

    The best part is in the beginning when you descend to the spectacular waterfall. The views are amazing as you go down. A swim in the waterfall is a must. Then, if I were to repeat my day, I'd go straight back up (and das...

  • Mali Bureto 1763m in winter

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    near Hoxhallare, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    4219f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMali Bureto 1763m in winter Photo ofMali Bureto 1763m in winter Photo ofMali Bureto 1763m in winter

    Trailpoint is at big village of Libohove located on 550 m altitude. The road till Libohove is paved. The trail till summit is partly a path that we followed and partly there is not path so we just ascend up. The path was...

  • Maja e Luces 1833m Hike

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    near Fushëbardhë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    13.35mi
    Elevation +
    5610f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMaja e Luces 1833m Hike Photo ofMaja e Luces 1833m Hike Photo ofMaja e Luces 1833m Hike

    Mount Lucë is located at the northern end of the Delvina basin (Saranda district), on the border with the district of Gjirokastra, with one of the highest peaks (1833 m) of the southwestern parts of Albania. The pyramida...

  • Lipe - Shen Elene church

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    near Lipë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    1.14mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLipe - Shen Elene church Photo ofLipe - Shen Elene church Photo ofLipe - Shen Elene church

    This is a short hike to the Church of Shën Elenë, a place where many people, mostly from Përmet, go on 21st of May. The chapel located in very steep cliffs and the hike offers good views towards Vjosa valley. The hike s...

  • Langarica Canyon, Albania

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    near Benjë-Novoselë, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    7.45mi
    Elevation +
    2041f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLangarica Canyon, Albania Photo ofLangarica Canyon, Albania Photo ofLangarica Canyon, Albania

    Not a difficult trial but it takes 4h with almost no break. Very different landscapes and many view points on the way. Definately worth to do!

  • Maja e Dhembelit 2050m

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    near Përmet, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    12.39mi
    Elevation +
    6220f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMaja e Dhembelit 2050m Photo ofMaja e Dhembelit 2050m Photo ofMaja e Dhembelit 2050m

    Maja Dhembelit is located just above Permet City. The trail is well marked on south and north path. We ascended it from South trail and descended from North trail. The view from the summit is very beautiful. Total dista...

  • Mali Cajup

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    near Labova e Vogël, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    2.55mi
    Elevation +
    2188f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMali Cajup Photo ofMali Cajup Photo ofMali Cajup

    Good road Topullaraj – Erind up to the pass, 1320 m. Parking. Follow the trail in direction north. It is signed white-red-white to the top. Mostly you walk on the ridge. After about one hour it is easier to leave the r...

    Great trail
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  • Maja Murgana 1806m

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    near Sotirë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    9.09mi
    Elevation +
    4564f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja Murgana 1806m Photo ofMaja Murgana 1806m Photo ofMaja Murgana 1806m

    The trailpoint is at beautiful village of Sotire which is paved and is 13.8km from the motorway that connect Gjirokaster with Kakavija. For 3 km the trail is marked with red signs and the path pass through Pine trees ti...

  • Maja Golikut 1722 m

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    near Hormovë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    9.50mi
    Elevation +
    4085f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja Golikut 1722 m Photo ofMaja Golikut 1722 m Photo ofMaja Golikut 1722 m

    Maja Golikut is a summit located on the Lunxheria ridge. It has a altitude of 1722 m and you can hike it from Hormove village, Lekel, Peshtan. We started the hike in Hormove village. The path to summit is not marked but ...

  • Mali i Buretos 1763m Winter Hike

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    near Hoxhallare, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    8.60mi
    Elevation +
    4265f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMali i Buretos 1763m Winter Hike Photo ofMali i Buretos 1763m Winter Hike Photo ofMali i Buretos 1763m Winter Hike

    Bureto Mountain (1763m) has a length of about 14-15 km and stretches from gap of Suha to the Albanian-Greek state border. It is mainly composed of limestone formations. The ridge of the mountain is wide, almost flat and ...

  • Maja e Golikut 1722m Hiking

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    near Hormovë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    8.98mi
    Elevation +
    4140f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMaja e Golikut 1722m Hiking Photo ofMaja e Golikut 1722m Hiking Photo ofMaja e Golikut 1722m Hiking

    Mali i Golikut is a peak located between Tepelene and Gjirokastë. The estimate terrain elevation above sea level is 1722 meters. The trail starts from Hormove, a small village. The road to reach the starting point is pav...

  • 7 waterfalls of Progonat

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    near Progonat, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    3.10mi
    Elevation +
    981f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo of7 waterfalls of Progonat Photo of7 waterfalls of Progonat Photo of7 waterfalls of Progonat

    At the last part of the trail, we walked barefoot into the river, to reach the 200 m freefall waterfall

  • near Lekdush, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    8.49mi
    Elevation +
    2231f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofKurvelesh Lekdush - Maja e Hijes së Madhe (1146 m) Photo ofKurvelesh Lekdush - Maja e Hijes së Madhe (1146 m) Photo ofKurvelesh Lekdush - Maja e Hijes së Madhe (1146 m)

    easy hike from Lekdush around village Progonat to the Peak Maja e Hijes së Madhe (1146 m). Unmarked route. Difficult to navigate in finish and during descent back you can see here: https://youtu.be/iToNiCrephM

  • Arrival Walk around Përmet

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    near Leusë, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    3.41mi
    Elevation +
    121f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofArrival Walk around Përmet Photo ofArrival Walk around Përmet Photo ofArrival Walk around Përmet

    Easy, nice Walk around Përmet and River. Forgot to start recording first but just walk out of town towards the river.

  • Maja Luces 1833m

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    near Fushëbardhë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    10.81mi
    Elevation +
    5830f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMaja Luces 1833m Photo ofMaja Luces 1833m Photo ofMaja Luces 1833m

    Mount Luce is located on west side of the Fushebardhe village. It is the highest peak at this area. Trail start from Fushebardhe 500m altitude. We followed the path on the west-noth side. This path is closed with bushes ...

  • Rexhin and Nivica Canyon loop

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    near Rexhin, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    1355f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRexhin and Nivica Canyon loop Photo ofRexhin and Nivica Canyon loop Photo ofRexhin and Nivica Canyon loop

    The highlight is the hike down to the waterfall which has a big pool for swimming. The rest of the loop breaks down. The trails are not well maintained, confused with goat trails, and the end is a long loop around the ca...

  • near Bual, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    4.24mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRoundabout Guesthouse - better don't Photo ofRoundabout Guesthouse - better don't Photo ofRoundabout Guesthouse - better don't

    The first part is super nice. However, after a while the trail's just gone (and depending on season/weather probably a stream or river) and full of thorns. Lot's of searching for something walkable. Lot's of mud after j...

  • Rock Climbing in Permet

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    near Përmet, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    0.30mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRock Climbing in Permet Photo ofRock Climbing in Permet Photo ofRock Climbing in Permet

    The City Stone (Guri i Qytetit) used to be a landmark of Permet. In modern days, some of the Palati (apartment buildings) of Permet rise above the rock that sits on the bank of the Vjosa River. Many visitors do not know ...

    It was really nice and easily doable. The stairs leading up to the top are nothing to be afraid of.
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