Rozafa Castle – Ascent to Rozafa Castle loop from Castle of Rozafa

Hiking trails & Routes

Albania

Shkodër

Rozafa Castle – Ascent to Rozafa Castle loop from Castle of Rozafa

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Rozafa Castle – Ascent to Rozafa Castle loop from Castle of Rozafa

01:48

6.88km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 5.27 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.05 km

Rozafa Castle

Highlight • Castle

When approaching from the east, you have to make a loop counter-clockwise under the quarry and then drive over it.

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2.17 km

Ascent to Rozafa Castle

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hairpin bend

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4.23 km

Wooden bridge over the Buna (Bojana) River

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You should only cross the bridge with your eyes on the ground because there are always missing boards. On the other side of the Buna (opposite the castle) there is a beautiful mosque but also a very poor slum area

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6.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.36 km

643 m

638 m

142 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.96 km

274 m

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

22°C

14°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2022,1x rund um die Burg Rozafa in Shkoder oder mir wird schlecht

After a few days of lazing on the beach in Greece and yesterday also briefly in southern Albania, we checked in today in Shkoder in the north of the country and actually wanted to go to Rozafa Castle in the evening and visit it. Unfortunately, it already closes its gates at 6 p.m., which means that you can only take …

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