The Best Hiking Trails in Tiranë (Albania)

Mali me Gropa

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Palmtreeproduction

Distance

1.32mi

Elevation +

1549f

TrailRank

30| 5.0

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A straightforward hike to the summits of Mali me Gropa (the mountain with holes). There have been attempts to ski in winter. The usual access road was from behind Dajti mountain via Qafa Molle. Now it might be better ...

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Maja Tujanit from Cable Car

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Steven Tropp

Distance

4.35mi

Elevation +

1608f

TrailRank

30

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Take the L11 bus from the centre of tirana to the cable car. Same stop as Bunkart. Take the cable car to the top. It costs 1400lek. From the top you walk straight up. The path used to just go straight. But they are buil...

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Maja Mençek 1827m from Bastar-Murriz

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Detjon Skendaj

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Distance

12.07mi

Elevation +

2867f

TrailRank

30

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We started this hike from Bastar Murriz which is located on North-west side at altitude 1100m. The path till summit is long and very beautiful. We ascended with snow and i can say that is a challenge. Do not follow this...

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Maja e Miçekut from Bastar Murriz Winter Hike

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Florian Sini

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Distance

13.08mi

Elevation +

2799f

TrailRank

30

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The ascent began from valley of Bastarr Murriz, very quietly with the impressive view offered by the snow and the mountains covered by it. Along the way, you can see Peak of Dajti, Brari, Gamti, further to Sarisalltik an...

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Maja e Papatit dhe Maja e Rrases

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Detjon Skendaj

Distance

6.87mi

Elevation +

2428f

TrailRank

30

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This hike is easy, it start from Bastar-Murriz which is at 955m above sea level. The owner of the bar Roleo is local teacher and he told us that the Peak on the left side is Maja e Rrases 1592m and the peak on the right ...

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Pëllumbas Cave

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basendewi

Distance

1.31mi

Elevation +

331f

TrailRank

30

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Beautiful walk along a small trail, well marked in red and white. Several nice view points of the river below. One way to the cave takes 50 min. Inside the cave you need a torch, and you can actually walk quite a bit up ...

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Mali me Gropa

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brian.james.williams

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

3196f

TrailRank

29

Nice trail starting from Shen Mari, beautiful views from the top and also of the very unique “mountain with holes”. Actually better to follow Dorian Guri’s trail as I took one wrong turn. https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-t...

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Lake Bovilla - Gamti Mountain - Lake Bovilla

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granitt

Distance

2.15mi

Elevation +

722f

TrailRank

29| 4.67

Lake Bovilla (Bovilla reservoir) is one of the most amazing hidden gems of Albania. This reservoir provides most of the drinking water for the capital of Albania, Tirana. Located around 15 km from the capital of Albania,...

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Pëllumbas - Canyon - Pellumbas

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Tirana Outdoor - Expatsinalbania.com

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

915f

TrailRank

29| 2.67

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Pellumbas - River canyon - Cave - Pellumbas This trail is wild, impressive, scary at parts. The river flow is strong during rainy season, must be careful if swiming.

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Mali i Fagut (Maja e Fagut)

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Genc Krasniqi

Distance

6.50mi

Elevation +

2720f

TrailRank

29

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Nice trail with a beautiful view on the top. The trail is not difficult but on some places it might be difficult to find the path. On return we tried to cut it short but I would not recommend the return path during winte...

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Brar Mountain treck off Rruga Arberit

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Kate Sam

Distance

5.75mi

Elevation +

2539f

TrailRank

29

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Fairly challenging uphil and down hill, 1100 meters final elevation. Sunny side, so must very hot in the summer. It was good in February.

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Brar village to northern Brari Mountain summit and loop back

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Arthur Holcombe

Distance

6.17mi

Elevation +

2579f

TrailRank

29

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The trail is well maintained. We followed a marked trail north along the ridge and then cut back on what seemed to be a logging trail or an alternate summit route. Good views looking west over Tirana valley.

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Sauk - Kombinati Ridge Hike

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Steven Tropp

Distance

7.99mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

29

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A fun hike on the outskirts of Tirana. We took the No.2 bus from the centre and got off at Sauk. Wall up the main road till you reach the small lake. Follow the path. There are multiple paths leading off the trail at di...

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A mooch around Tirana

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stockport_bloke 1

Distance

5.32mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

29

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Wander around Tirana. Not trying to fit in lots of sightseeing. Firstly through the New Bazaar area, go past three tekkes, go through Skandebeg Square, climb the Tirana pyramid, visit a zgara (Albanian grill restaurant) ...

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Mumajes

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xhenis

Distance

4.15mi

Elevation +

623f

TrailRank

28

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Beautiful hike, generally easy, views, valley and lake with some prickly bushes to finish. Takes about 2 hours. Nice simple restaurant to start and finish.

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SH54 hike into Mali me Gropa valley

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Arthur Holcombe

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Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

971f

TrailRank

28

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This is a nice walk up a 4WD road into a expansive valley surrounding by mountain tops. It would be a nice place for camping and further exploration. SH54 requires a sturdy vehicle and there is a 2km single lane on the m...

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Illyiran Stones, a Cool Scramble and a Lofty Summit

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Palmtreeproduction

Distance

2.47mi

Elevation +

856f

TrailRank

28

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Many visitors come to Petrelë, primarily to visit the restaurants and the "Petrelë Castle", and this is good so. But Petrelë has other secrets awaiting the more intrepid visitor. The hill behind Petrelë is the site of th...

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Eye of the cyclops

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Unepersonal

Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

1178f

TrailRank

28| 5.0

Eye of the cyclops can be found 4 km from the Village of Krrabe. You can reach this village with the car, but the road in the last 5 kilometers to the village is not paved. Eye of the cyclops it is a hidden gem found in ...

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Gamnit

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Palmtreeproduction

Distance

3.01mi

Elevation +

2831f

TrailRank

27

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This is marked as a ballon hike. Once on the plateau of Gamnit mountain, several ways may lead to the summit. Views in all directions.

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Dajti plateau/Fushe Dajt - Shkalla e Tujanit

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redima

Distance

5.88mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

27

Easy one. We did it on a rainy period. Of course you'll get dirty on your shoes. But it can be done in winter, althought not on a rainy day. This time we choosed a shorter as well as better path, straight to the village ...

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Tirana, Dajti Ekspres cable car to Qafa e Qershise col

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stockport_bloke 1

Distance

3.84mi

Elevation +

1276f

TrailRank

27

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Dajti Ekspres cable car to Qafa e Qershise col Nice walk through some beautiful forest. Straightforward trail. Take some food and drink. Boots recommended, but trainers will do From Tirana take the blue L11 bus to Porc...

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Shpella e Pëllumbasit

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Plbowers

Distance

2.57mi

Elevation +

3110f

TrailRank

27| 4.0

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Cave of Pellumbas. Bring a good flashlight per person plus a spare or two - you can explore for 30-60 minutes in the completely dark part of the cave. Look up a list of songs that sound good in a cave - fantastic echoes....

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Dajti Summit Hike

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Palmtreeproduction

Distance

1.39mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

26

From the Dajti Plateau, follow the Tujanit Hike into the saddle. Leave the trail to Tujanit and turn right to the Dajti summit. The summit is often closed to hikers

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Selita e Vogël

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basendewi

Distance

2.15mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

26

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Beautiful loop through the olive groves behind the little lake. Easy trail, takes less then an hour.

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Petrela Walk around Mountain

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wehingersyscom

Distance

2.29mi

Elevation +

574f

TrailRank

26| 4.17

The trail is easy and suits even small children from 6 years of Age. There is a nice picnic Area under very old olive trees at the turnpoint. A Highlight for Kids you look for fossiles near the remains of an ancient buil...

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