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The Best Off Road Trails in Gjirokastër

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Photo of The Notorius Frasher Loop Photo of Offroading Permet - Lengarices Canyon Photo of Cajupi Road and Zagoria Loop

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  • The Notorius Frasher Loop

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    near Petran, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    44.70mi
    Elevation +
    6509f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.83
    Photo ofThe Notorius Frasher Loop Photo ofThe Notorius Frasher Loop Photo ofThe Notorius Frasher Loop

    Frasher can be reached very comfortably on a rather good dirt road, taking the turn-off from the Kelcyre-Permet road near Piskove. It is an easy but long drive of almost 30 kilometer, passing through the Bredhi i Hotoves...

    Der Trail ist zwischen Pagri und Gostivisth (wir sind gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gefahren) sehr schön. Der Teil von der The...
    kaejae
    Quite an easy track just a couple of SYP moments after Frasher going in a clockwise direction
    Kevin.price
    Beautiful trail. 4x4
    Detari
  • near Përmet, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    22.97mi
    Elevation +
    2674f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofOffroading Permet - Lengarices Canyon Photo ofOffroading Permet - Lengarices Canyon Photo ofOffroading Permet - Lengarices Canyon

    This is a nice drive from the town of Permet along the Lengarices Canyon. The first half of the trail is relatively easy on a gravel road and the second half is more demanding on dirt roads. During this drive you can vis...

    25.08.2018, ich teile die Einschätzung moderat. Jedoch ist im nördlichen Teil der Route etwas Bodenfreiheit bei 2 Bach-D...
    johannes.riedel
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  • Cajupi Road and Zagoria Loop

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    near Libohovë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    40.02mi
    Elevation +
    5105f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCajupi Road and Zagoria Loop Photo ofCajupi Road and Zagoria Loop Photo ofCajupi Road and Zagoria Loop

    A pleasant half day drive through the remote Zagoria valley. Zagoria lies between Cajupi Mountain (on the Gjirokaster side) and Nemercke and Dhembel Mountains (on the Permet side). While many homesteads are said to be ab...

    Sind den Trail mit einem Sprinter 4x4 Werksallrad gefahren. Ohne Probleme 90% mit Heckantrieb machbar. Die Einheimischen...
    sole76
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  • Permet to Osumi Canyon and Corovode

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    near Piskovë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    23.74mi
    Elevation +
    3209f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.39
    Photo ofPermet to Osumi Canyon and Corovode Photo ofPermet to Osumi Canyon and Corovode Photo ofPermet to Osumi Canyon and Corovode

    A road that doesn't exist on any map known to us - except on Google Earth. It provides the obvious "missing link" between Corovode and Permet. It leads past the Osumi Canyon, worthwhile to look at, with opportunities to ...

    Great route a lot of other people so watch out a bit.
    Koen van Deursen
    Done on 13.6.2025 with a full loaded Audi Q7. No difficulties but pay attention to the tires wall Would not try on a no...
    andrea_milo
    Me ha gustado y me he quitado el gusanillo de pistas en Albania
    Rekkam
  • Ballaban - Kajcë

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    near Ballaban, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    5.70mi
    Elevation +
    2336f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBallaban - Kajcë Photo ofBallaban - Kajcë Photo ofBallaban - Kajcë

    Some steep switchbacks with tough rocksteps. Some clearance and low range is recommended. Stunning campsite at the end of the track with two lakes. Sorry, overall time is trash because of pauses.

  • To Fushe Bardhe and Zhulat

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    near Çepunë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    20.23mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTo Fushe Bardhe and Zhulat Photo ofTo Fushe Bardhe and Zhulat Photo ofTo Fushe Bardhe and Zhulat

    Kardhiq is the mountain west of Gjirokaster, and also the name of a village west of this mountain. Accordng to the latest maps, an area near the village of Kardhiq has been proclaimed a national park or nature reserve. W...

  • Alipostivan - Ogren

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    near Pagri, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    21.12mi
    Elevation +
    18169f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAlipostivan - Ogren Photo ofAlipostivan - Ogren Photo ofAlipostivan - Ogren

    Take the turn on Piskove, between Permet and Tepelene national road. Around 20 min from the turn, there is the crossroadto go to Alipostivan (around 4 km). Its worth visiting. A couple of metres from the crossroad, is th...

  • 4/11 Albania Trip 4x4 2022

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    near Ogdunan, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    56.67mi
    Elevation +
    2421f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo of4/11 Albania Trip 4x4 2022 Photo of4/11 Albania Trip 4x4 2022 Photo of4/11 Albania Trip 4x4 2022

    Benja Therms - Gjirokaster Ruta fácil por carretera desde las termas de Benja, pasando por Permet hasta la ciudad de Girokaster donde pasamos la noche. Puedes ver todo nuestro itinerario completo por Albania aqui: ...

  • near Mirnë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    8.02mi
    Elevation +
    1926f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofTo Kashishte, the Trailhead of Mali i Shëndëllisë Photo ofTo Kashishte, the Trailhead of Mali i Shëndëllisë Photo ofTo Kashishte, the Trailhead of Mali i Shëndëllisë

    Use this trail when planning to hike Mali i Shëndëllisë, or simply when exploring its slopes and enjoying the views across and along the Vjosa valley. The turn off from the main highway is near Memaliaj, once you leav...

  • Drive to Cajupi Trailhead

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    near Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    9.35mi
    Elevation +
    2382f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDrive to Cajupi Trailhead Photo ofDrive to Cajupi Trailhead Photo ofDrive to Cajupi Trailhead

    This is the quickest access to the trail up Cajupi mountain. It starts in Gjirokaster and follows the asphalt road to Antigone near the village of Saraqinishtë. Before reaching the village or Antogine, turn left onto the...

  • Ogren - Benjë-Novoselë

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    near Ogren, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    14.31mi
    Elevation +
    21191f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOgren - Benjë-Novoselë Photo ofOgren - Benjë-Novoselë Photo ofOgren - Benjë-Novoselë

    This trail is the follow up of the trail recorded previously "Aplipostivan - Ogren" Ogren - Benjë-Novoselë

  • near Tepelenë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    22.32mi
    Elevation +
    4193f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofTepelene to Nivicë and Kendervices Trailhead Photo ofTepelene to Nivicë and Kendervices Trailhead Photo ofTepelene to Nivicë and Kendervices Trailhead

    The trail leads from Tepelene onto the plateau of Lekdushk, Progonat, Gusmar and Nice, with its magnificant canyons. The road up to the plateau, which is at about 1000 Meter elevation, is exposed in some parts. Once on t...

  • Kreshovë - Lopan

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    near Kreshovë, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    26.00mi
    Elevation +
    4009f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofKreshovë - Lopan Photo ofKreshovë - Lopan Photo ofKreshovë - Lopan

    Especially the start is awesome on this trail. Not recomended for normal SUV. Groundclearance and 4x4 needed. Most of the trail gravel roads with some mud, be carefull when its rainy! We start from Frahser at another tra...

  • Tepelene to Vlora 'Shortcut'

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    near Tepelenë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    47.78mi
    Elevation +
    4619f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofTepelene to Vlora 'Shortcut' Photo ofTepelene to Vlora 'Shortcut' Photo ofTepelene to Vlora 'Shortcut'

    This trail might be the shortest, but certainly not the fastest way from Tepelene to Vlora (or vice versa). A 4WD is highly advised, as some parts of the trail are slow going over rocky and eroded stretches. There is a l...

  • Kajcë - Blezënckë

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    near Kajcë, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    8.85mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofKajcë - Blezënckë Photo ofKajcë - Blezënckë Photo ofKajcë - Blezënckë

    Hard, but doable with some clearance. Pretty similar to the Ballaban - Kajce track. Ends at the well known bridge over the Uzum canyon.

  • near Stëmbec, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    11.65mi
    Elevation +
    453f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofDrive to Stembece (Trailhead of Sopotit waterfall) Photo ofDrive to Stembece (Trailhead of Sopotit waterfall)

    From Permet follow the national road to Leskovik and turn off at the waypoint turn off right. Follow the dirt road and park at Stembece village. From there you can take a hike to the waterfall. See seperate track Waterfa...

  • Zagoria Nature Park

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    near Labova e Poshtme, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    42.90mi
    Elevation +
    6257f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofZagoria Nature Park Photo ofZagoria Nature Park Photo ofZagoria Nature Park

    Zagoria Nature Park; Labovë e Poshtme - Gjirokastër. In the beginning you can stop at the Katarakti i Selckes waterfall. It's a short walk 2 minutes and a nice place to swim. Last part is a beautiful (asphalt) road dow...

  • Thermal water trail

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    near Benjë-Novoselë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofThermal water trail Photo ofThermal water trail Photo ofThermal water trail

    Benjë-Novoselë - Vinjah Unfortunately, we only made it halfway due to a rock fall… 4wd required! Rocky road with a few water flow

  • near Progonat, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    14.84mi
    Elevation +
    1211f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTemeplene - Progonat - Golem - Gjirokaster Photo ofTemeplene - Progonat - Golem - Gjirokaster Photo ofTemeplene - Progonat - Golem - Gjirokaster

    Short track but worth a trip. Around 20km before the end a wonderful flat area between the mountains is good for camping. Lot of lose stone in the first passage. Less shadow. Some fountains on the road to the trip.

  • near Goricë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    2.40mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofKatundishte, the trailhead for Mali i Trebeshinës Photo ofKatundishte, the trailhead for Mali i Trebeshinës Photo ofKatundishte, the trailhead for Mali i Trebeshinës

    The drive to Katundishte is not difficult to find. For the last kilometer, a 4WD is advisable - alternatively add this kilometer and and another 130 meter to your climb. Be sure to take the correct turns in the village. ...

  • Përmet - Benjë-Novoselë

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    near Përmet, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    20.98mi
    Elevation +
    2474f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofPërmet - Benjë-Novoselë

    Followed the off road path to the dam half way but then the track is too dangerous for me - very close to the edge of the canyons steep drop and barely a path let alone a track- but was happy to turn round and go back th...

  • Progonat to Borsch

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    near Tepelenë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    51.19mi
    Elevation +
    7963f
    TrailRank
    23

    Half brand new tarmac, half rocky mountain trail. From Tepelene to Progonat brand new tarmac road. Just from the left turn before the village Gusmar brand new tarmac road, but in Kuc and surround road work (july 2021) i...

  • Kajcë - Ballaban

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    near Kajcë, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    5.22mi
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    16

    Kajcë - Ballaban We made the route with our Land Rover Discovery Sport although we had to watch out for the clearance. First phase (starting from lakes) is rocky and steep. Some places can be more difficult after rain.

  • Land der Schildkröten

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    near Ballaban, Gjirokastër (Albania)
    Distance
    14.57mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofLand der Schildkröten Photo ofLand der Schildkröten Photo ofLand der Schildkröten

    Sehr schwer wenn nass! Steile, bei Nässe vermutlich sehr rutschige Passagen. Bei der steilen Passage durch das mini Dörfchen auf die nach rechts zeigende Frau achten; dort rechts fahren, nicht geradeaus wie man meinen w...

  • Përmet - Shelcan - Bio Gramsh

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    near Përmet, Gjirokastër County (Albania)
    Distance
    96.55mi
    Elevation +
    10728f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofPërmet - Shelcan - Bio Gramsh Photo ofPërmet - Shelcan - Bio Gramsh Photo ofPërmet - Shelcan - Bio Gramsh

    Eine wunderschöne Tour mit 2 Offroad Strecken. Der zweite Teil von Berat nach Gramsh ist dieses Jahr viel besser zu fahren als vor einem Jahr - die kniffligen Schräglagen welche es nach Dardhe Richtung Gramsh gab wurden ...