The castle Rozafa (Albanian Kalaja e Rozafës) is a ruined castle on the southern edge of the northern Albanian city of Shkodra. From here you have a good view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Shkodra.

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timm

April 22, 2018

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Very beautiful castle complex!
Upstairs there's a cafe and some souvenir shops.
200lek entry

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

May 26, 2025

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A small castle museum, for example, shows a typical Albanian living room.

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1. Ebu Bekër Mosque – Rozafa Castle loop from Shkoder

9.76km

02:37

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rozafa Castle – Shkodër Pedestrian Zone loop from Castle of Rozafa

10.1km

02:43

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rozafa Castle – Rozafa Castle loop from Qafë

2.58km

00:48

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 130 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Shkodër, Albania

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1. Ebu Bekër Mosque – Rozafa Castle loop from Shkoder

2. Rozafa Castle – Shkodër Pedestrian Zone loop from Castle of Rozafa

3. Rozafa Castle – Rozafa Castle loop from Qafë

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