The Best Hiking Trails in Lezhë (Albania)

Mali i Munellës from the South

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near Solloman, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 3.12mi
Elevation +: 2037f
TrailRank: 69| 5.0

From the distance, Mali i Munellës looks like a giant tooth, like a molar sticking out of the gums. That is, of course, if you know where Munelle is, and from where to look for it. Munelle is the highest point of Lezh...

Having seen Munella prominent in snow during some north-bound winter flights from Tirana, the wish to climb it is easily...

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Wolves, Snakes and Hospitality on Mali i Rencit

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near Margjonaj, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 9.54mi
Elevation +: 1837f
TrailRank: 54| 4.67

Photo ofWolves, Snakes and Hospitality on Mali i Rencit

Mali i Rencit has been on our mind for a while, mainly as a low-altitude bad-weather escape. Rencit is the long ridge stretching along the Adriatic coast between Shengjin in the southeast and Velipoja in the northwest. T...

Another astonishing hike that unfortunately did not realize till the end because of the short time I had. The view was a...

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From Velës to Velës

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near Velë-Vend, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 4.51mi
Elevation +: 305f
TrailRank: 51| 4.67

We found a trail from Rrëja e Velës to the main summit of Mali i Velës, the widely visible mountain behind Lezha town. We had climbed Mali i Velës before, from the village of Kalumet, from where a path leads to the weath...

This trail asks for some preparation, best an overnight near the village, as the terrain is less suitable for camping. A...

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Veles Traverse - Three Times Lucky

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near Velë-Vend, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 5.66mi
Elevation +: 2484f
TrailRank: 50

Photo ofVeles Traverse - Three Times Lucky

We had climbed the north summit of Veles a few years ago from Rraboshtë, and its main (southern) summit in 2013 from the village of Veles. The northern and the main summit are separated by an interesting ridge, about one...

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Maja e Rencit

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near Margjonaj, Lezhë County (Albania)

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Distance: 15.85mi
Elevation +: 1808f
TrailRank: 49

Too many snakes, be aware of them. On the way to the top we followed the trail of palmtreeproduction that was recorded 10 years ago, therefore the vegetation and the abandonment of the area have blocked the trail in some...

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Shëne Prende and Maja e Hutit

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near Gallatë, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 3.99mi
Elevation +: 3448f
TrailRank: 47| 5.0

Maja e Hutit is the northern end of Mali i Skenderbeut, the major ridge parallel to the coastline of the Adriatic. The highest point of Mali i Skenderbeut is Mali i Liqenit. The ridge spans from Qafe Shtame to the Mat Ri...

The trail/ road is high quality. The trail is long, but the views throughout the hike are spectacular.

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Thank you Palmtreetreeproduction. We did it today, 28. 04. 2018. It was a sunny and hot day with some brief rains that m...

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Liqeni Shkopeti

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near Shkopet, Lezhë (Albania)

geonomon

Distance: 6.71mi
Elevation +: 2001f
TrailRank: 44

Shkopet is the village you find between the rocks when you drive from Tirana to Burrel. Close to the village there is also a dam which produces hydroenergy. Shokpet has always surprised me by the rocks and the clean w...

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Mal Milot

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near Milot, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 7.66mi
Elevation +: 2589f
TrailRank: 40

There is some confusion as to the name of Mal Milot. Following some clues from different maps, we call Mal Milot the north end of the mountain range that has its highest point with Dajti Mountain near Tirana, and continu...

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Maja e Buzes së Gurthit - from Shemri to Mafsheq

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near Shënmëri, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 4.21mi
Elevation +: 1729f
TrailRank: 40

Photo ofMaja e Buzes së Gurthit - from Shemri to Mafsheq

We call 'Front Range' the chain of mountains that starts with Dajti Mountain east of Tirana, and continues to the north with Brar, Gomnit, Kruja, Rakshanit. All these mountains offer exceptional hiking, which we have des...

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Guri Gjon

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near Kurbnesh, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 3.09mi
Elevation +: 79f
TrailRank: 37

Maja e Gurit Gjon is the top of the striking cliff near the abandoned mining town of Kurbnesh in the middle of Mirdita region. Guri Gjon is not the highest point of the mountain rising behind Kurbnesh, but the nearby ...

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The Crown of Lure from Kroi Bardhe

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near Kumbull, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 2.19mi
Elevation +: 1936f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofThe Crown of Lure from Kroi Bardhe

Kroi Bardhe is a good base to climb the Crown of Lure - the highest mountain of the Lure National Park. We had climbed Lure Mountain a year earlier from Lura village, and can attest that the climb from Kroi Bardhe is eas...

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Maja e Gurit Gjon

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near Kurbnesh, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 1.99mi
Elevation +: 2126f
TrailRank: 36

Maja e Gurit Gjon is enthusiastically named a Natural Monument in the promotional picture book of the Lezha Regional Council. And when traveling the bumpy road from Rreshen towards Lure, Guri Gjon rises dramatically behi...

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Andel's loop around the tunnel

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near Thirrë, Lezhë (Albania)

marcell.mark

Distance: 9.50mi
Elevation +: 3671f
TrailRank: 35

Weak up in the morning around 4 am and start by car from Tirana. We are going to direction of Kosovo and a point we cross a mountain on 5.6 km long tunnel. Exactly after the tunnel you had a chance to turn right to cross...

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Kalimash - Maja e Runës

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near Thirrë, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 2.03mi
Elevation +: 82f
TrailRank: 34

Everyone heard the name Kalimash, as it is used to describe the place of the longest tunnel in Albania, made for the Autobahn connecting Tirana and the Adriatic with Kosovo. Few of those who look forward to the tunnel ex...

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Maja e Veles

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near Kallmeti i Vogël, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 8.90mi
Elevation +: 4121f
TrailRank: 34

Maja e Velës is a peak in Albania and has an elevation of 1,169 metres. Maja e Velës is situated nearby to Kroi i Bullgatorit, and close to Qafa Bullgatorit. The trail starts from a small but beautiful village Kallmet th...

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Maja e Topit, Munelle Winter hike

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near Gurth-Spaç, Lezhë (Albania)

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Distance: 11.52mi
Elevation +: 4898f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofMaja e Topit, Munelle Winter hike

Maja e Topit is consider more than moderate level in winter because of doing it in alternate terrain like mud, snow, ice and a very strong wind with a 1600 m elevation gain. From the peak of this mountain you can see a b...

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Maja e Topit 1925m, Munell

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near Gurth-Spaç, Lezhë (Albania)

Detjon Skendaj

Distance: 11.67mi
Elevation +: 5007f
TrailRank: 26

Maja e Topit in Munell is 1926m. We started the hike at Gurth-Spac. The road from Reps up to the Gurth-Spac pass through old Communist Prison-Spac. The road is not paved, it is roughly 12 Km but it should be new road as ...

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Grykë-Orosh - Bjeshkët e Oroshit

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near Grykë-Orosh, Lezhë County (Albania)

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Distance: 8.76mi
Elevation +: 3166f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofGrykë-Orosh - Bjeshkët e Oroshit

Moderate hike with varied terrain. Lots of water along the way. Great view from the peak. The road to Gryke Orosh is passable even in smaller cars, but it’s unpaved and one must be careful/experienced with driving on suc...

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Grykë Orosh-Maja e Gurit te Gjatë(Peak of the long stone)

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near Grykë-Orosh, Lezhë County (Albania)

Endrit Shatri

Distance: 8.28mi
Elevation +: 3094f
TrailRank: 24

Photo ofGrykë Orosh-Maja e Gurit te Gjatë(Peak of the long stone)

It is a wonderful trail, the view is amazing during the shole trail. In the first part, you will have water like small rivers in 2 sides. In the second part of the strail, you will have a amazing view of mountains 360°. ...

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