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Gjirokastër

Gjirokastra – Gjirokastër Old Town loop from Të fuçitë - The barrels

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Albania

Gjirokastër

Gjirokastra – Gjirokastër Old Town loop from Të fuçitë - The barrels

Moderate

4.0

(1)

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Gjirokastra – Gjirokastër Old Town loop from Të fuçitë - The barrels

01:03

14.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.54 km for 67 m

After 7.16 km for 195 m

After 8.17 km for 67 m

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Start point

Restaurant

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6.27 km

Gjirokastra

Highlight • Settlement

Girokastra is a city that was declared a World Heritage Site for preserving beautiful traditional Balkan architecture with great Ottoman influence. Settled on the side of a hill, Girokastra has …

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6.62 km

The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit is definitely worthwhile, because here you can still experience the really old Albania.
The old houses of wealthy merchants are particularly impressive.

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8.30 km

Old Bazaar of Gjirokastër

Highlight • Historical Site

It's best to drive up from the north side, where the road is best and less steep. Then you can really enjoy the old bazaar with its souvenir shops, cafés, and restaurants.

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14.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

4.81 km

2.04 km

290 m

118 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

2.92 km

387 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

14°C

38 %

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Old Bazaar of Gjirokastër

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