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Rozafa Castle – Shkodër Pedestrian Zone loop from Castle of Rozafa

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Albania

Shkodër

Rozafa Castle – Shkodër Pedestrian Zone loop from Castle of Rozafa

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Rozafa Castle – Shkodër Pedestrian Zone loop from Castle of Rozafa

02:45

10.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peisazh i Mbrojtur Lumi Buna-Velipoje

Rezerva Natyrore e Menaxhuar Liqeni i Shkodres

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

View of the rivers and mountains from Rozafa Castle

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There is a great view in all directions: the 2 rivers and the mountains.

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1.79 km

Rozafa Castle

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The castle Rozafa (Albanian Kalaja e Rozafës) is a ruined castle on the southern edge of the northern Albanian city of Shkodra. From here you have a good view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Shkodra.

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2.25 km

Rozafa Castle

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There is a great view in all directions: the 2 rivers and the mountains.

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5.63 km

Pedonalja Street, Shkodër

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several restaurant and café

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5.94 km

Pedestrian Streets of Shkodër

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6.44 km

Shkodër Pedestrian Zone

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The pedestrian zone is quite nice. A few cafes and restaurants. And also some very nice shops. Much nicer than in other Albanian cities.

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6.49 km

Mother Teresa Statue, Shkodra

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I also visited Mother Teresa. She went to school here in Shkodra.

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9.13 km

Wooden bridge over the Buna (Bojana) River

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You should only cross the bridge with your eyes on the ground because there are always missing boards. On the other side of the Buna (opposite the castle) there is a beautiful mosque but also a very poor slum area

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.32 km

1.83 km

450 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

2.64 km

492 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

37°C

23°C

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Comments

May 13, 2023,Shkodra/Albanien: Foto-Walk durch die Stadt und auf die Burg

Shkodra is a city that chirps - because everywhere there are cages with birds hanging on the house walls.

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September 18, 2021,Burg Rozafa - Stadtzentrum Shkodra

A really exciting day in Shkodra in northern Albania.
When we arrived we immediately noticed the old castle ruins, which can be reached very easily via a small side street. On the way there, you meet an elderly gentleman who is sitting in front of a kiosk and singing a few songs with a powerful, throaty voice and an accordion. …

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View of the rivers and mountains from Rozafa Castle

Rozafa Castle

Rozafa Castle

Pedonalja Street, Shkodër

Pedestrian Streets of Shkodër

Shkodër Pedestrian Zone

Mother Teresa Statue, Shkodra

Wooden bridge over the Buna (Bojana) River

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