Gjirokastër

The Top 20 Attractions in Gjirokastër

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Gjirokastër. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gjirokastër is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Gjirokastër Castle

Qafa e Pazarit (Old Bazaar Quarter, Gjirokastër)

Zekate House

Lockheed T-33 Wreck at Gjirokastër Castle

Artillery and Weapons Exhibition, Gjirokastër Castle

Progonat Waterfall

Hot Springs of Lengarica Canyon

Langarica Canyon

Kadi Bridge

Plan. Save. Navigate. Your best adventures await.

Start today with a free komoot account.

1
Gjirokastër Castle
Hiking Highlight
The castle is located on the upper part of a narrow ridge about a kilometer long on the eastern slope of Mali i Gjerë, which rises about 200 meters above …
translated by•
Tip by Sebastian
See hikes here
View
2
Qafa e Pazarit (Old Bazaar Quarter, Gjirokastër)
Hiking Highlight
The Qafa e Pazarit is the old bazaar district of the city. Definitely worth seeing and there are really some authentic shops.
translated by•
Tip by meisterwerk
See hikes here
View

Sign Up To Discover Places Like This
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
3
Zekate House
Hiking Highlight
The Zekate House (Albanian Shtëpia e Zekatëve) is a historic Ottoman building in Gjirokastra in southern Albania. The Zekate House, which towers prominently over the city, was built in 1811/12. …
translated by•
Tip by Sebastian
See hikes here
View
4
Lockheed T-33 Wreck at Gjirokastër Castle
Hiking Highlight
A special attraction are the remains of a US Air Force Lockheed T-33 that had to make an emergency landing in Kuçova in 1957.
translated by•
Tip by Sebastian
See hikes here
View
5
Artillery and Weapons Exhibition, Gjirokastër Castle
Hiking Highlight
It is a fairly large collection of weapons. There is still an American airplane on the grounds, although it is no longer complete.
translated by•
Tip by Andreas Bikefan
See hikes here
View
6
Progonat Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
The best way to get to the lower part of the waterfall is via the path that begins in Progonat and is signposted. If you want to go to the …
translated by•
Tip by Marie Wanda
See hikes here
View
7
Hot Springs of Lengarica Canyon
Hiking Highlight
Much lonelier than the ones by the bridge
translated by•
Tip by Schlafwanderer
See hikes here
View
8
Langarica Canyon
Hiking Highlight
Very narrow passage, only way through the water. In mid July the water was 0,5-0,7 m high.
Tip by Tristan
See hikes here
View
9
Kadi Bridge
Hiking Highlight
Next door are the hot sulfur springs. If you like the smell of rotten eggs, you can also bathe in it 😉
translated by•
Tip by KurtZeinsatz
See hikes here
View