Sub-Urban Jungle in Tirana

A short stroll or a 3 hour hike, depending on where you start. Unlike most other hikes in Albania, this has the options of having a drink or a meal at the trailhead or somewhere around. There are superb views across Tirana, the Lake and towards Dajti and the mountain chain east of Tirana.

We got the idea of this hike from Geonomon om Wikiloc. Aside from gentle paths through the Botanical Gardens, and dirt roads up the hills, it also incorporates a delightful 40 Meter scramble (UIAA II) up a ridge.

Especially the return is difficult to follow without a GPS - so take one. The trail mainly follows a river bed, in part through brambles and not always very visible. Sub-Urban Jungle! Otherwise, just follow any of the roads through the newly built housing areas back to Tirana.