The best walks and hikes in Gjirokastër
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Albania? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Gjirokastër to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Gjirokastër is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 27, 2025
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1. View of Lengarica Canyon – Kadi Bridge loop from Benjë-Novoselë
12.1km
03:56
540m
540m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(20)
102
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2. Ali Pasha Bridge – Gjirokastër Castle loop from Gjirokastra
7.83km
02:32
340m
340m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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93
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3. Lengarica Canyon – Langarica Canyon loop from Benjë-Novoselë
5.27km
02:15
270m
260m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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37
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4. Ali Pasha Bridge – Gjirokastër Castle loop from Arshi Lengo
12.2km
03:43
400m
400m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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187
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5. Gjirokastër Castle – Old Town of Gjirokastër loop from Gjirokastra
4.46km
01:18
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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116
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6. Waterfall in the Albanian Alps – Sopotit Waterfall loop from Strëmbec
9.12km
03:05
490m
480m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
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118
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7. Gjirokastra Bazaar – Gjirokastër Castle loop from Gjirokastra
4.78km
01:30
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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83
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8. Abandoned Village of Zagori – View of the Zagori Valley loop from Peshtan
16.0km
05:05
640m
640m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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101
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9. Gjirokastër Castle – Ali Pasha Bridge loop from Gjirokastra
6.28km
02:00
270m
270m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
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38
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10. Kadi Bridge – Bënja Thermal Springs loop from Benjë-Novoselë
8.18km
02:40
360m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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