Mali i Krujës - Tempull / Temple 1176 m

Der 1425m hoher Gipfel des Maja e Kavanijës & ist mit 1725m höher als der Mali i Krujës (mit 1176m). Laut unsere einheimischen Freunde gilt der Berg als noch unbestiegen! Gründer dafür sind der schwierige Aufstieg & vor allem die angebliche "Graßsplantagen" in der Nähe. Das mit den schwierigen Aufstieg...

An easy but interesting loop hike from the tourist town of Kruja. Most foreign visitors to Albania and also Albanians end up and one time or the other in Kruja town, to shop for souvenirs or visit the Skenderbej Museum. The mountain behind Kruja town looks almost vertical, and few visitors know that there is an easy pilgrim's path...

The Ishmi River Canyon - or probably better known as Zeza canyon - winds its way between Kruja and Gomnit mountains. There are two bridges over the Ishmi River - one at the entrance to the canyon, and one in the middle of it - showing the importance of the old trading route. In ancient times, part of the track used to be paved...

Maja e Rakshanit lies in the shadow of the big four mountains near Tirana (Dajti, Brar, Gamnit and Kruja). Barely topping 900 Meters, it does not seem to be a top destination. This is wholy unjustified, as it makes for a wonderful outing, involving a roundtrip, the most fantastic view of Kruja Mountain that is to be had, and the...