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Rozafa Castle – Rozafa Castle loop from Castle of Rozafa

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Albania
Shkodër

Rozafa Castle – Rozafa Castle loop from Castle of Rozafa

Easy

4.1

(16)

88

hikers

Rozafa Castle – Rozafa Castle loop from Castle of Rozafa

01:09

3.93km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peisazh i Mbrojtur Lumi Buna-Velipoje

Rezerva Natyrore e Menaxhuar Liqeni i Shkodres

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 km

Rozafa Castle

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When approaching from the east, you have to make a loop counter-clockwise under the quarry and then drive over it.

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1.68 km

View of the river and the bridge

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3

1.79 km

View of the Buna River

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The fortress was built on a 140-meter-high hill, a strategically advantageous location from which the outflow of Lake Skadar via the Buna River could be controlled. On the other side, the Drini River could be viewed.

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1.91 km

There is a great view in all directions: the 2 rivers and the mountains.

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2.05 km

Rozafa Castle

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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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2.48 km

Rozafa Fortress

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Old fortress

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2.52 km

Rozafa Castle

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There is a great view in all directions: the 2 rivers and the mountains.

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2.78 km

Ascent to Rozafa Castle

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hairpin bend

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3.93 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.20 km

827 m

477 m

418 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

712 m

265 m

< 100 m

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