Bovilla Reservoir – Metal stairs up Gamti mountain loop from Tërkuzë

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Bovilla Reservoir – Metal stairs up Gamti mountain loop from Tërkuzë

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Bovilla Reservoir – Metal stairs up Gamti mountain loop from Tërkuzë

01:22

3.91km

220m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parku Kombëtar Mali i Dajtit

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Start point

Parking

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30 m

Bovilla Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The access to the parking lot and starting point is almost impossible with a regular car. At a certain point, the road is nothing but gravel and deep potholes. An off-road vehicle is recommended.

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A very beautiful lake, accessible via a small gravel road. The best way to get there is by mountain bike, on foot, or, as we did, on a touring bike. However, many Albanians creep up there in their regular cars, so be careful. The road also gets very dusty when it's dry.

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1.09 km

View of Lake in Dajti Mountain National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.57 km

Goats of Dajti Mountain National Park

Highlight • Natural

Unfortunately no goats anywhere 🤬

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1.70 km

Metal stairs up Gamti mountain

Highlight • Structure

The last few meters to the Balcony of Bovilla viewpoint are via a set of metal stairs anchored directly into the rock face. It is a short but steep passage, technically simple but physically demanding due to the gradient.

If you have a fear of heights, you can enjoy a similar panorama from the bottom, but those who take the stairs stand on a steel viewing deck that hangs spectacularly over the canyon.

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View Through the Valley

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1.95 km

Viewpoint over Lake Bovilla (balcony)

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the steel balcony atop Mount Gamti, you have a spectacular view over the turquoise Bovilla Lake, the steep karst walls, and the deep canyon below. The platform literally hangs over the abyss, making the panorama extra impressive. The metal staircase forms the last short climb; at the top, an open, airy spot awaits with a clear view of the entire reservoir.
Access is free, and the balcony is the iconic endpoint of the short hike from the Bovilla restaurant.

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1.97 km