The Best Trails in Palasë, Vlorë (Albania)

399 trails

(11)
Photo of An Albanian Ultra – Mali i Çikës Photo of Llogara Pass- Qorre Peak- Cika Ridge Photo of Rruget e Bardha - Gjiri i Grames
  • Distance
    4.23mi
    Elevation +
    3967f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofAn Albanian Ultra – Mali i Çikës Photo ofAn Albanian Ultra – Mali i Çikës Photo ofAn Albanian Ultra – Mali i Çikës

    An ultra-prominent peak, or Ultra in short, is a mountain with a topographic prominence of 1,500 meters or more. In order to climb a higher peak, you first have to descend at least 1500 meter. Prominence – at least for t...

    Nous n'avons que la première partie de la randonnée, vers le premier sommet. Déjà difficile. Mais le panorama est exce...
    Alexski
    Nice expirance.
    miki.rune
    This looks like an excellent hike and I would love to do it. I'm not in Albania yet. Do you know if it's possible to get...
    UnhingedBeauty
  • Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    4331f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofLlogara Pass- Qorre Peak- Cika Ridge Photo ofLlogara Pass- Qorre Peak- Cika Ridge Photo ofLlogara Pass- Qorre Peak- Cika Ridge

    This trail is about 16 km long (return up and down). The path is well marked and in clear days without snow, there is no chance of loosing in the pine forest. There are red white red strips all over the path, marked on s...

  • Rruget e Bardha - Gjiri i Grames

    Hiking
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    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    2014f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofRruget e Bardha - Gjiri i Grames Photo ofRruget e Bardha - Gjiri i Grames Photo ofRruget e Bardha - Gjiri i Grames

    An easy trail that should be done ether in early spring or late autumn (autumn is best as the oak trees still have their leaves on) as there is a high risk of snake bites and since there is not any residential area aroun...

  • Distance
    8.14mi
    Elevation +
    1749f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofPalasë - Shën Andre Bay - Grama Bay Photo ofPalasë - Shën Andre Bay - Grama Bay Photo ofPalasë - Shën Andre Bay - Grama Bay

    First, you have to go to Palasë shoreline and take after the trail to the church. Take after the way behind the church until the point that you will go to an unpaved road with a few bunkers. After 500 meters, you will co...

    way is beautiful and not difficult as already mentioned BUT in the high season its getting very hot along the trail, spe...
    Raffael Tropper
    I loved this trail. It was a bit difficult to find the start, at the corner of the beach on the right side. There is a b...
    almaarapi
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  • Distance
    5.53mi
    Elevation +
    3645f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofLlogara Pass - Qorre Pass - Maja e Qorres Photo ofLlogara Pass - Qorre Pass - Maja e Qorres Photo ofLlogara Pass - Qorre Pass - Maja e Qorres

    The first kilometer of the trail is through a dense forest until you reach the ridge. Then, you will follow the ridge which leads you to another forest. You continue ascending in the right side until you will reach the Q...

  • Maja e Cikes(2045m) in Winter

    Alpine Climbing
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    Distance
    10.72mi
    Elevation +
    5039f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMaja e Cikes(2045m) in Winter Photo ofMaja e Cikes(2045m) in Winter Photo ofMaja e Cikes(2045m) in Winter

    Hiking to Maja e Cikes in Winter is difficult. The summit height is 2045m and the trailhead start roughly at 1000m and has an elevation gain 1580m. It is the same trail that goes to Maja e Qorres but on certain point you...

  • Distance
    12.07mi
    Elevation +
    1709f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPalasë - Shen Andre Bay - Palasë Photo ofPalasë - Shen Andre Bay - Palasë Photo ofPalasë - Shen Andre Bay - Palasë

    Shën Andre Bay is on top of the most beautiful outdoor destinations I’ve ever seen. Located in an unexplored part of Albania, the Bay remains to be a virgin. Hiking from Palasë to Shen Andre is one of the most beautiful ...

  • Winter Hike Mount Cika

    Alpine Climbing
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    Distance
    4.39mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofWinter Hike Mount Cika Photo ofWinter Hike Mount Cika Photo ofWinter Hike Mount Cika

    The climb was done in winter. It was very icy and the last part before reaching the summit was dangerous. Due to the snow the trail was not visible and we had to climb all the peaks.

  • Mt Cika

    Hiking
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    Distance
    4.15mi
    Elevation +
    3983f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMt Cika Photo ofMt Cika Photo ofMt Cika

    Nice, very scenic route, but beware but difficult route on the ridge. Had to avoid the trail due to snow patches

  • Maja e Qorres 2018m winter hike

    Hiking
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    Distance
    9.48mi
    Elevation +
    4518f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMaja e Qorres 2018m winter hike Photo ofMaja e Qorres 2018m winter hike Photo ofMaja e Qorres 2018m winter hike

    This is a very beautiful hike because from one side you can admire the Ionian sea and on the other side you see the valley of the river of Vlora. At first we went to M Qorres and after that we tried to go to the M Cikes,...

  • Llogara National Park

    Hiking
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    Distance
    5.42mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLlogara National Park Photo ofLlogara National Park Photo ofLlogara National Park

    Llogara National Park is a park located between Himara and Flora. It is on the coast. In this track we parked in the road on the right. We continued uphill by the road until we saw a sandway on the left. We continued b...

  • Llogara Pass - Mount Cika

    Trail Running
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    Distance
    4.55mi
    Elevation +
    4072f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofLlogara Pass - Mount Cika

    Path starts near Panorama restaurant. Its easy to follow and the trail is really difficult to get lost. The earlier you start the better it is, because of temperatures.

    The trail is technically not difficult but long and tiring. Count a minimum of 4 hours to reach the top. The views are ...
    xavier.morizot
  • Hike up Qorres Mtn

    Hiking
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    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    1969f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHike up Qorres Mtn Photo ofHike up Qorres Mtn Photo ofHike up Qorres Mtn

    This is a well marked trail that offers stunning views of the sea and Cika Mtn. In March it is still covered in snow.

  • Cika Mountain Winter Hike

    Hiking
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    Distance
    10.27mi
    Elevation +
    4925f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCika Mountain Winter Hike Photo ofCika Mountain Winter Hike Photo ofCika Mountain Winter Hike

    Hiking on Cika Mountain, in winter, is a mix experience, between hiking (during the first part in the forest and then along the snow path) and climbing (during the last 1/3 part, icy terrain, with a 50-60° slope, where y...

  • Maja e Çikës

    Hiking
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    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    4879f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMaja e Çikës Photo ofMaja e Çikës Photo ofMaja e Çikës

    Suprisingly well mainteined, marked and easy to follow path to Maja e Çikës - highest peak of Albanian coast. Good to start very early to avoid strong Sun, and to manage boeing on the top before midday clouds start to ga...

  • Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    3015f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMaja e Qorres (winter), almost reached Photo ofMaja e Qorres (winter), almost reached Photo ofMaja e Qorres (winter), almost reached

    Beautiful hike, the views are stunning all the way up. Most of the hike is through a pine forest. The last 200m of elevation are quite steep and if you decide to do this hike in winter, like me this time, crampons and an...

  • Cika

    Hiking
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    Distance
    9.11mi
    Elevation +
    5007f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCika Photo ofCika Photo ofCika

    Cika Very well marked trail, easy to follow, no water springs on this route. I reached bellow Cika Peak, there are 100+ elevation to the top.

  • Mount qorës

    Hiking
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    Distance
    2.51mi
    Elevation +
    2743f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMount qorës Photo ofMount qorës Photo ofMount qorës

    Official trail with signs from the park. Beautiful trail to Mt Qorës. Very steep climb and gravely tracks. Easy markings, difficult to get lost. There are signs and red markers. Getting down can be a bit tricky because ...

  • Palasë

    Hiking
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    Distance
    16.98mi
    Elevation +
    2323f
    TrailRank
    19

    A very hard walk. Took 4 litres of water each and needed way more. Made it to Grama bay and couldn’t find the track down to the beach so had to turn around. The track is very overgrown and we are covered in scratches fro...

  • Mount Qores

    Hiking
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    Distance
    7.11mi
    Elevation +
    3904f
    TrailRank
    16

    Towards Mount Cika the snow blocked the route to the summit, so we climbed Mount Qores instead on the way back.

  • Distance
    10.03mi
    Elevation +
    5072f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofLlogara: Panorama restaurant - Maja e Çikës Photo ofLlogara: Panorama restaurant - Maja e Çikës Photo ofLlogara: Panorama restaurant - Maja e Çikës

    Za polaznu tačku odabrali smo parking ispred restorana Panorama na putu kroz Nacionalni park Llogara. Restoran ima divnu terasu sa pogledom na more pa nije loše početi avanturu tu - jednom dobrom kafom. :) Par stotina me...

  • Llogara Pass- Mount Çika

    Hiking
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    Distance
    4.95mi
    Elevation +
    3842f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofLlogara Pass- Mount Çika Photo ofLlogara Pass- Mount Çika Photo ofLlogara Pass- Mount Çika
    Beautiful hike, but don't underestimate it. Took me about 2 hours of suffering to get to the first peak, followed by 1 ...
    aaaaaaron
    Beautiful hike but strenuous because of the summer heat (10-08-2019), rather splendid Pinus heldreichii along the way, y...
    giggi64

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