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AL15 Mount Gamtit
Mount Gamti is 1,268 m high, but the hike doesn’t summit it: the trail climbs to the Balcony of Bovilla viewpoint at about 620 m — roughly 1 km one way, 160 m of ascent, 35–45 minutes up, easy-to-moderate. You don’t need to be an expert mountaineer, and the reward…
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AL14 Radomirë - Black Lake of Korab
The trail starts at the village of Radomirë (Dibër) and leads to Liqeni i Zi (Black Lake), one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the area. The route passes through beech and fir forests, offering expansive views of Mount Korab and the surrounding valleys.
It begins as an off-road…
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September 24, 2026
After our long hike, we decided to include a rest day. We booked an extra day at the nicest hotel where we stayed in Albania and did this quiet walk in the morning.
In the afternoon, we drove to Peshkopi, the capital of Dibër County. Here we did a small city walk. But it was clearly not a tourist city
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AL13 Mount Korab, 2754 m; Rother 24
This is walk 24 from the Rother Albania hiking guide:
The long tour on mostly good paths without exposed passages requires stamina and an early start. The red-yellow-red markings are very close together until just before the saddle; the Polish Alpine Club has done a great job. Where you leave…
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September 24, 2026
As usual, before a hiking trip, I buy the Rother guide for the region concerned. We couldn't do any real mountain hikes yet because we had to take the accompanying family into account. But this hike was, of course, marked with a dot to do it anyway. The ascent of the highest mountain in Albania and North
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A12 Citywalk Tiranna
A lovely city walk through a surprisingly beautiful and modern Tirana.
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September 23, 2026
After dropping off our travel companions at the airport, we opted for the city walk in Tirana. This walk was surprising and comparable to other European city walks. Among other things, the traffic signs, which were often decorated with comic book heroes or other funny motifs, were nice. Furthermore
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AL11 Citywalk Korçë
Korçë is the largest city in eastern Albania. The cobblestone Old Bazaar is a pleasant place to stop and perhaps grab a bite to eat. In Korçë, you will also find a clock tower, an Orthodox cathedral, the National Museum of Medieval Art, and the National Museum of Archaeology. It…
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September 21, 2026
Korçë is the largest city in eastern Albania. The cobblestone Old Bazaar is a pleasant place to stop and perhaps grab a bite to eat. In Korçë, you will also find a clock tower, an Orthodox cathedral, the National Museum of Medieval Art, and the National Museum of Archaeology. It is often referred to
AL10: Pogradec - Tushemist
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This walk connects lively Pogradec with the peaceful, water-rich village of Tushemisht along the shores of Lake Ohrid. Leaving the urban rhythm behind, the path follows an open promenade, accompanied by a gentle lake breeze and sweeping views towards Macedonia. You traverse a landscape that is part of the…
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September 18, 2026
While the young family settles on the beach, Marina and I opt for a walk to the fishing village of Tushemist, although we couldn't notice much that resembled a fishing village. However, we ate on a beautiful terrace by the water. The walking pier through the water also appealed to us.
Everywhere in the
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AL09 Zezë canyon - Wikiloc
A short but intense canyon hike past water, rock faces, and small natural features. Compact and varied, it is ideal as a quick excursion or for exploring the Zezë Valley. You can continue hiking as far as a second bridge.
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September 17, 2026
A nice and easy walk. Only the start caused some problems. At the quarry, several hikers were looking for the connection to the trail. We were able to help them on their way. After a fairly easy path over unpaved ground, we reached a kind of plateau, where several families were already staying. Just
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AL07 Krujë castle & bazaar
During the Middle Ages, Krujë was the capital of the first Albanian state. It is situated between Mount Krujë and the Ishëm River.
Krujë Castle and the Bazaar—both dating from the 15th century—are the main attractions.
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September 16, 2026
The main attraction here is Krujë Castle. This was the center of Skanderbeg's uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century and now houses the Skanderbeg Museum. The castle is depicted on the back of the 5000 lek banknote (approx. €100) issued since 1996.
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AL06 Shkopet Bridge
A narrow suspension bridge over the Mat River, featuring wooden planks and steel cables that sway slightly with your steps. The setting is rugged and photogenic: steep rock faces, (fast-)flowing water, and a bridge that retains the atmosphere of an old link between villages. The crossing feels adventurous yet is…
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September 13, 2026
A narrow suspension bridge over the Mat River, featuring wooden planks and steel cables that sway slightly with your steps. The setting is rugged and photogenic: steep rock faces, flowing water, and a bridge that retains the atmosphere of an old link between villages. The crossing feels adventurous yet
AL04: De bezienswaardigheden van Tethi (Rother 28)
This short, leisurely circular route is the perfect way to get to know Thethi. It takes us to all the sights of the mountain village and just as many places to stop for refreshments along the way.
We skipped the waterfall as we included it in our walk to the…
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September 10, 2026
De Rother hike no. 28 goes past the sights of Teth to the waterfall. We had already been to the waterfall, so we shortened the hike a bit.
A shorter hike, because we would be leaving that day and Theth is very secluded and difficult and especially slow to reach.
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AL03 Blue Eye
Cfr Rother 27: Qafa e thorës - Syri i kalter - Theti
The round-trip route to the Blue Eye, starting in Theth, is 17 kilometers long; it takes three hours each way. There is some change in elevation at the start and end, but the section in between is largely…
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September 9, 2026
Theth and its valley in the Albanian Alps offer many hiking opportunities.
The most popular is certainly the hike to the Blue Eye and we added a detour to the Grunasi waterfall.
A long hike, but not a very difficult one. Halfway there are some catering points.
When you start the mountain path to the Blue
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AL02 Cape of Rodon
A walk full of surprises. Was it due to the tides or is it standard? No idea. The fact is that we had to go through the water twice for a rather long segment. Ultimately, this gives the walk a certain cachet, making it practically unmissable. A top-notch experience. Good…
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September 8, 2026
While my daughter and her family went to the resort beach, Marina and I opted for a "short" walk. This walk had a surprise in store. On two segments, the trail did not run along the beach or dunes, but through the water. If you are able to flip the mental switch, it is precisely this wading that makes
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AL01_Dajti, balcony of Tirana (1613m)
Since 2005, a gondola lift has been running up Tirana's local mountain, which closes off the capital to the east. Of course, it is also possible to start the ascent at the bottom of the city, but why not sit back and float up to the 1000 m high "balcony…
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September 7, 2026
First day in Albania.
Since 2005, a cable car has taken you to the local mountain of Tirana, which borders the capital to the east. Of course, you can also start the climb from the city itself, but why not lean back and float up to the 'balcony of Tirana' at an altitude of 1000 metres to enjoy the view
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Kordel an der Kyll: Via het Römerpad langs de ruine Ramstein, de Klausen- en Genovevagrot en de hangbruggen in het Butzerbachtal.*****
Beautiful walk borrowed from topkomoter @Bernd along the Ramstein castle ruin, the Klausen and Genoveva caves, and the charming Butzerbach Valley with its waterfalls and suspension bridges.
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July 22, 2026
Marina got a year older again. Last year we went climbing in the footsteps of top komoter @Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾 on some Klettersteigs along the Moselle, this year we went to the surroundings of Trier, for a beautiful hike that we again borrowed from @Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾. And again we did not regret it. Thanks
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Wenduine: De Duinbossen
Deze wandelroute combineert natuur, erfgoed en unieke uitzichten, en voert je door de pittoreske dorpskernen, langs de duinen en door de beschermde Duinbossen. Een hoogtepunt van de wandeling is de Spioenkop in Wenduine, een karakteristieke uitkijkpost met panoramische vergezichten over de Noordzee en het achterliggende polderlandschap. Je verkent ook het…
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January 19, 2026
I received this tip in my inbox from "visit West Flanders." So it turned out to be a sunny Sunday at the seaside.
It also turned out to be a lovely walk through the dune forests and back along the beach between Wenduine and De Haan.
And meanwhile, the 2026 cycling trip is slowly taking shape. 🤩
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September 25, 2026
Our last hike before we return to Belgium. The hike is short, animated by steel stairs and the view from the iron platform over the Bovilla lake with its turquoise water is heavenly.
But you don't get the hike for free. The way there by car is agonizingly slow. A long gravel road with deep potholes and
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