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  • near Valbonë, Kukës County (Albania)
    Distance
    11.99mi
    Elevation +
    5997f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofValbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam Photo ofValbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam Photo ofValbonë - almost to Maja Jerercë - Rrogam

    We did not originally plan to hike to Maja Jerercë but the path was very well marked so we decided to follow this route rather than out originally planned route. It's very steep uphill from the cross road where the you...

  • Mourgana

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    near Sotirë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    4.74mi
    Elevation +
    4331f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofMourgana Photo ofMourgana Photo ofMourgana

    When mentioning Mourgana to someone in Albania, you are likely to draw a blank. This is, perhaps, because Mourgana is the southernmost big mountain in Albania and remote. But then, because it is the southernmost big peak...

  • From Velës to Velës

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    near Velë-Vend, Lezhë (Albania)
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofFrom Velës to Velës Photo ofFrom Velës to Velës Photo ofFrom Velës to Velës

    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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  • Two for One and Zhllima

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    near Shalqizë, Tiranë (Albania)
    Distance
    9.68mi
    Elevation +
    2884f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofTwo for One and Zhllima Photo ofTwo for One and Zhllima Photo ofTwo for One and Zhllima

    This is a long trail of almost 16 kilometer, requiring good orientation, river crossings (in winter), and other obstacles. But then, you will be rewarded with many experiences and some good (in)sights into what must be t...

  • Tirana walking tour

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    near Tirana, Tiranë (Albania)
    Distance
    5.13mi
    Elevation +
    269f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofTirana walking tour Photo ofTirana walking tour Photo ofTirana walking tour

    Tirana walking tour visiting the main sights: 01.Palace of Culture 02.Skenderberj Seshi 03.Et´hem Bey Mosque 04.Unknow Partisan Statue 05.Parlamient 06.Justinian walls 07.National Art Gallery 08.Pyramid 09.Pea...

    Gracias por realizar este recorrido por Tirana Nos ha servido al 100x100 El parque de la zona alta no hay que perdérselo...
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    A great walk to get to know Tirana. You see the most important highlights of this city and also a pleasant part in the u...
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  • near Shërminë, Tirana (Albania)
    Distance
    3.44mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofDajti upper Cable Car Station to Maja e Tujanit peak - Dajti National Park (Albania) Photo ofDajti upper Cable Car Station to Maja e Tujanit peak - Dajti National Park (Albania) Photo ofDajti upper Cable Car Station to Maja e Tujanit peak - Dajti National Park (Albania)

    Easy hiking trail up to the mountain Maja e Tujanit (Tujanit Peak, 1.500m) , in the outskirts of Tirana. We started the track at the upper Dajti express Cable Car Station, in Dajti National Park, some Km. East of Tirana....

    First part of trail is less defined but still ok. Later part basically an old access road. Steep climb but very safe and...
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  • near Velë-Vend, Lezhë (Albania)
    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    2484f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofVeles Traverse - Three Times Lucky Photo ofVeles Traverse - Three Times Lucky 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...

  • near Katund, Elbasan (Albania)
    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    1529f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofUra e Kamares and the Via Egnatia Photo ofUra e Kamares and the Via Egnatia Photo ofUra e Kamares and the Via Egnatia

    This is a rather short hike starting and ending at the Ura e Kamares and visiting a - somewhat scary - part of the Via Egnatia. The Ura e Kamares crosses the Shkumbin River near the village of Mirake. Most likely, anc...

    Great trail and beutiful to see parts of Via Egnatia in great shape and some parts not so... however deserves a visit!!!...
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  • Guri i Nuses

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    near Lajthizë, Durrës (Albania)
    Distance
    7.52mi
    Elevation +
    2175f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofGuri i Nuses Photo ofGuri i Nuses Photo ofGuri i Nuses

    We continued our tour of the Rocks of Mirdita with Guri i Nuses, which translates into the Stone of the Bride. Don't even try to discover the long lost legend behind the name. Others tried before, including Ndue Dedaj (s...

    One has to be a fan of Mirdita which is easy to accomplish and its high plateaus to muster the patience required to foll...
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  • Brar North from PeV

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    near Priska e Vogël, Tiranë (Albania)
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    2848f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofBrar North from PeV Photo ofBrar North from PeV Photo ofBrar North from PeV

    Mali i Brarit is the source of endless delight. Mali i Brarit has been the mountain to which we returned most frequently, and which we enjoyed every time. From the west, Brar Mountain can be climbed from either Brar v...

    I went on - or better tried - the trail as described here. However, we aborted the hike as we missed many turns due to t...
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  • Maja e Ostrovices (e vogel)

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    near Gjorkaj, Elbasan (Albania)
    Distance
    3.62mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMaja e Ostrovices (e vogel) Photo ofMaja e Ostrovices (e vogel) Photo ofMaja e Ostrovices (e vogel)

    Maja e Ostrovices, near Elbasan, has the same name as its more famous namesake in Korca region, though it is 1000 Meter lower. We therefore call it Maja e Ostrovices (e vogel, or the small one), and hope that nobody take...

  • Mali i Gurit

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    near Zabzun, Elbasan (Albania)
    Distance
    6.38mi
    Elevation +
    2546f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMali i Gurit Photo ofMali i Gurit Photo ofMali i Gurit

    Mali i Gurit has been on our mind for quite some time. It is a prominent mountain seen from Librazhd. The road from Librazhd to Peshkopi - now being upgraded - leads past its foot at Fushë Studën. Fushë Studën and Ste...

    Very Beautiful
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  • Ostrovica

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    near Marjan, Korçë (Albania)
    Distance
    10.39mi
    Elevation +
    4639f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofOstrovica Photo ofOstrovica Photo ofOstrovica

    Many visit the long time popular village Voskopoja for it's churches and fresh air. If you should undertake this trip from Korca consider spending one more day climbing dramatic Ostrovica and get a feeling what fresh air...

  • Maja e Rencit

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    near Margjonaj, Lezhë County (Albania)
    Distance
    15.85mi
    Elevation +
    1808f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMaja e Rencit Photo ofMaja e Rencit Photo ofMaja e Rencit

    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...

  • Llogara Gropat e Pirit Dukat

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    near Shalë, Vlorë County (Albania)
    Distance
    8.41mi
    Elevation +
    2080f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofLlogara Gropat e Pirit Dukat Photo ofLlogara Gropat e Pirit Dukat Photo ofLlogara Gropat e Pirit Dukat

    The trail starts only a few meters above Sofo Restaurant. To the right, the path continues along a relatively wide cobblestone until you reach the second intersection. There you have to leave the wide cobblestone and tur...

  • Nemercka

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    near Poliçan, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    13.09mi
    Elevation +
    5699f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNemercka Photo ofNemercka Photo ofNemercka

    I wish nobody have the same experience as ours to Papingu Peak. We had to walk for about 4-5 hours in a harsh wintery condition to reach the top. This trail is longer than the one from Skore(almost double in km) but it i...

  • near Kukaj, Kukës County (Albania)
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    2900f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofValbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps Photo ofValbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps Photo ofValbona - Theth route | Albanian Alps

    Even though the hike itself can be done in one day, you will spend another whole day reaching from Shkodër to Valbona via a van – ferry – van combo and another day to go back from Theth to Shkodër by bus. You can buy the...

  • near Ndërlysaj, Shkodër County (Albania)
    Distance
    15.22mi
    Elevation +
    5446f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNdërlysaj - Theth Waterfall - Theth - Valbonë Photo ofNdërlysaj - Theth Waterfall - Theth - Valbonë Photo ofNdërlysaj - Theth Waterfall - Theth - Valbonë

    We walked from Ndërlysaj following the dirt path on the opposite side of the road. The path takes you past the Theth waterfall which requires a bit of uphill. Follow the path on the otherside of the waterfall to Theth....

  • near Vrana, Kukës County (Albania)
    Distance
    18.77mi
    Elevation +
    4308f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofVrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj Photo ofVrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj Photo ofVrana e Madhe - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Ndërlysaj

    You can follow the red and white signs painted on trees and rocks for the first half of the hike. Then it's walking along the dirt road until you get to Ndërlysaj. We went to the Blue Eye in the afternoon and then to ou...

  • Fireze - Vrana e Madhe

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    near Fierzë, Shkodër County (Albania)
    Distance
    13.13mi
    Elevation +
    5456f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofFireze - Vrana e Madhe Photo ofFireze - Vrana e Madhe Photo ofFireze - Vrana e Madhe

    Walk along the road from the ferry stop and continue to folloe the road as it turns right into the valley. After the first settlement with a few houses the path goes off road. You can follow the red and white signs but...

  • (Suç) Walking through vineyards

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    near Suç, Dibër County (Albania)
    Distance
    3.47mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo of(Suç) Walking through vineyards Photo of(Suç) Walking through vineyards Photo of(Suç) Walking through vineyards

    Perfect trail for an early morning walk. Starting from the village of Suç, walking up on a soft hill, you will sometimes make enjoyable encounters with friendly locals and look at abandoned communism period bunkers; if y...

  • Berat - Drobonik - Along peaks

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    near Berat, Berat (Albania)
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    1706f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofBerat - Drobonik - Along peaks Photo ofBerat - Drobonik - Along peaks Photo ofBerat - Drobonik - Along peaks

    Trekking along peaks with Berat city views to Drobonik village. The way to TV tower and high peaks are moderately difficult but manageable with some breaks. The way back on street is easy peasy. Kind Drobonik locals of...

    Mooie wandeling met een pittig begin. Boven is er schitterend uitzicht op de vallei en omliggende dorpen. Tijdens de afd...
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  • Maja e Gaferit

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    near Gaferr, Elbasan (Albania)
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    3222f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMaja e Gaferit Photo ofMaja e Gaferit Photo ofMaja e Gaferit

    Who wants to climb a mountain that nobody knows and nobody sees? Well, once you happen to see it (as we did when we were climbing Mali i Polisit), you may actually want to hike Maja e Gaferit. Maja e Gaferit is for conno...

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