Skanderbeg Square, Tirana – View of Skanderbeg Tower loop from Tirana

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Tirana

Skanderbeg Square, Tirana – View of Skanderbeg Tower loop from Tirana

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Skanderbeg Square, Tirana – View of Skanderbeg Tower loop from Tirana

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23.8km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.7 km for 146 m

After 20.8 km for 158 m

After 22.0 km for 293 m

After 22.5 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.8 km

Old Stone Bridge of Tirana

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The Tanner's Bridge over the Lana river is an 18th-century Ottoman stone footbridge. It was restored after falling into disrepair when the river was diverted in the 1930s.

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20.9 km

The Grand Mosque forms the new religious heart of Tirana: a bright, open complex that gives the city a contemporary Islamic identity. With space for ten thousand worshippers, this is the largest mosque in the Balkans, but the atmosphere remains surprisingly serene. The architecture combines classic Ottoman lines with modern transparency, making the house of prayer look both monumental and accessible.

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21.3 km

Vodafone Bridge

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The Vodafone Bridge is a small, modern pedestrian bridge over the Lana River in Tirana. It stands out particularly for its red Vodafone branding and the fact that it is part of the broader urban renewal along the river. The bridge is not a historical monument, but a commercial, contemporary urban accent that fits perfectly into Tirana's new, colorful streetscape. On the bridge, you have free WiFi thanks to Vodafone.

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22.1 km

Skanderbeg Monument, Skanderbeg Square

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The Skanderbeg Monument shows the national hero on horseback. Erected in 1985, it commemorates the 500th anniversary of his death.

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22.2 km

Et'hem Bey Mosque and Tirana's Clock Tower

Highlight • Religious Site

Entry to the small (I was a little disappointed) mosque is free. A donation is expected and requested. Scarves for covering the women are available

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22.2 km

Skanderbeg Square, Tirana

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In 1968, the equestrian statue of the folk hero was erected on the 500th anniversary of his death.

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22.4 km

Mosaic at the National Historical Museum, Tirana

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In the north of Skanderberg Square, it can be recognized by the large wall mosaic. The history of Albania is presented in eight pavilions.

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22.5 km

View of Skanderbeg Tower

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The Skanderbeg Tower is one of the most striking new construction projects in the center of Tirana. The building immediately stands out with its curved, sculptural balconies, which together form an abstract portrait of Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, the national hero of Albania. From a distance, the facade seems to move: light and shadow make the face dynamic, as if it constantly reshapes itself as you get closer.
The tower is considered Tirana's new landmark.

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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