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Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër Old Town – Gjirokastër Castle loop from Gjirokastra

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Albania

Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër Old Town – Gjirokastër Castle loop from Gjirokastra

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Gjirokastër Old Town – Gjirokastër Castle loop from Gjirokastra

02:34

8.16km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

Streets of Gjirokastër

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can see the old Ottoman stone buildings. Unfortunately, there are very touristy shops.

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1.77 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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1.90 km

Castle Tunnel to the Museum of History

Highlight • Structure

Why go around when you can go right through.
The tunnel takes you relaxed and cool to the other side of the castle.

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3.39 km

Easy viewpoint of bridge

Viewpoint

5.67 km

Lockheed T-33 Wreck at Gjirokastër Castle

Highlight • Monument

A special attraction are the remains of a US Air Force Lockheed T-33 that had to make an emergency landing in Kuçova in 1957.

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5.70 km

Gjirokastër Castle

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The castle is located on the upper part of a narrow ridge about a kilometer long on the eastern slope of Mali i Gjerë, which rises about 200 meters above …

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5.82 km

Gjirokastër Castle Clock Tower

Highlight • Castle

To the far east of the castle is a bastion and another gateway, above which is the 19th-century city clock tower.

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6.04 km

View of Gjirokastër's Old Town from the castle

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From up here you really have a great view of the old town and the surrounding mountains.

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6.12 km

Entrance to Gjirokastër Castle

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In addition to the National Museum of Arms, the castle also houses a clock tower and some other characteristic houses.

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8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

3.38 km

656 m

450 m

138 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

904 m

666 m

364 m

179 m

169 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

31°C

13°C

58 %

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Streets of Gjirokastër