Gjirokastër Old Town – Ali Pasha Bridge loop from Gjirokastra

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Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër Old Town – Ali Pasha Bridge loop from Gjirokastra

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Gjirokastër Old Town – Ali Pasha Bridge loop from Gjirokastra

04:45

16.0km

470m

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 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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282 m

Gjirokastër Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

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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546 m

View of Gjirokastra Old Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

The upper old town of Girokastar is still very authentic.

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752 m

View of Gjirokastër

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewing platform with great views over Gjirokastra

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1.56 km

Ali Pasha Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

You can walk to the bridge in about 30 minutes

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1.89 km

Ali Pasha Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Strictly speaking, it is not a bridge but a former aqueduct 🤓

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15.3 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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15.7 km

Gjirokastër Bazaar

Highlight • Settlement

Occasionally it is very busy.
There is also a lot of tourist stuff offered.
In between there are restaurants

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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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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

4.69 km

1.70 km

937 m

121 m

Surfaces

8.78 km

4.30 km

972 m

920 m

863 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Gjirokastër Old Town – Ali Pasha Bridge loop from Gjirokastra

Gjirokastër Old Town

View of Gjirokastra Old Town

View of Gjirokastër

Ali Pasha Bridge

Ali Pasha Bridge

Gjirokastër Castle Clock Tower

Gjirokastër Bazaar

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