Albanian Alps & Trails

Hiking Routes

Trek through the Albanian Alps, explore ancient mountain paths, and discover breathtaking trails from the Accursed Mountains to the coastal ridges.

11 routes 6 regions

11 routes found

Hard
Popular

Theth to Valbona Trail

Shkodër 13 km 7h 1100m

Albania's most iconic trek crossing the Valbona Pass at 1,795m. Stunning alpine scenery through the Accursed Mountains with panoramic views of both valleys.

Best: June-October
Moderate
Popular

Theth to Blue Eye

Shkodër 6 km 3h 300m

A scenic half-day hike from Theth village to the stunning Blue Eye natural spring, passing through pristine forest and traditional stone houses.

Best: May-October
Moderate

Gjipe Canyon Trail

Vlorë 4 km 2h 250m

A dramatic descent through Gjipe Canyon to the hidden beach below, passing through narrow gorge walls and Mediterranean scrubland.

Best: April-October
Easy

Grunas Waterfall Trail

Shkodër 3 km 1.5h 150m

An easy walk from Theth village to the impressive 30-meter Grunas Waterfall, suitable for families and casual hikers.

Best: May-October
Moderate

Llogara Ridge Trail

Vlorë 7 km 3.5h 400m

A ridge walk through Llogara National Park with spectacular views of the Ionian Sea and the Albanian Riviera far below.

Best: April-November
Moderate

Dajti Summit Trail

Tirana 8 km 4h 600m

A popular day hike from the Dajti Express cable car station to the summit of Mount Dajti, offering panoramic views over Tirana and the Adriatic coast.

Best: April-November
Moderate

Bovilla Lake Trail

Tirana 10 km 5h 450m

A scenic hike to Tirana's reservoir through forested hills, with stunning turquoise lake views and opportunities for wild swimming.

Best: April-November
Expert

Valbona to Rosi Peak

Kukës 16 km 9h 1500m

A challenging summit hike to one of the highest peaks in the Albanian Alps, offering 360-degree views of the Valbona Valley and surrounding mountains.

Best: July-September
Hard

Tomorr Summit Trail

Berat 12 km 7h 1200m

A challenging ascent of Mount Tomorr (2,416m), sacred in Albanian tradition. The trail passes the Bektashi tekke and offers views across central Albania.

Best: June-October
Moderate

Dardha Mountain Trail

Korçë 8 km 4h 500m

A mountain trail from the charming stone village of Dardha through alpine meadows and pine forests, with views of the Korçë basin.

Best: May-October
Easy

Voskopoja Forest Trail

Korçë 5 km 2.5h 200m

A gentle forest walk through the historic village of Voskopoja, once one of the largest cities in the Balkans, passing medieval churches with remarkable frescoes.

Best: May-October