Krujë Castle and the Old Town – Spectacular view loop from Kruja

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Albania

Durrës

Krujë Castle and the Old Town – Spectacular view loop from Kruja

Moderate

4.4

(36)

175

hikers

Krujë Castle and the Old Town – Spectacular view loop from Kruja

02:25

5.28km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4 m

Old Bazaar Street (Rruga e Pazarit), Berat

Highlight • Historical Site

Pazari I Derexhikut or Kruje Bazaar is a small market with small shops mainly aimed at tourists. The bazaar was founded in the 15th century and was restored in the …

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174 m

Krujë Castle and the Old Town

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Historic castle complex above Krujë, center of Skanderbeg's 15th-century defense. Within the walls lie the Skanderbeg Museum and the Dollma Tekke, with sightlines over the city and mountain flanks. The …

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792 m

Start of Kruja Mountain Hiking Trail

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The Kruja Mountain Trail is an adventurous and steep mountain path that leads you directly from the historic center of Krujë to the rugged mountain summit. This historic path was …

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1.64 km

Spectacular view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view is not that spectacular. You mainly look at the city. It's also annoying that there is a lot of smog, which gives the photos a hazy appearance.
Remarkable …

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2.50 km

Mountain spring

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A sweet little spring trickling out of the mountain. A basin was built to catch it and it had a few inches of water in it along with many tadpoles. …

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2.58 km

Sari Salltiku Temple and Cave

Highlight • Religious Site

Bektashi shrine on the plateau of Mali i Krujës, dedicated to Sari Salltiku, a wandering 13th-century dervish revered as a saint in Albania. According to tradition, he resided in the …

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5.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

847 m

568 m

233 m

Surfaces