Mount Dajti · hike

Tujani Peak via Dajti Ekspres

Maja e Tujanit

A scenic cable car ride up, then a moderate walk to the highest easily-reached point in Dajti National Park, with views from the city to the coast.

5.5 km↑ 475 m2–3 h

This is a photo of a natural heritage site in Albania, id:
Photo: Edvini, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The route, step by step

5.5 km · ↑ 475 m

Start · Dajti Ekspres cable car upper stationBack at the start
  1. Cable car
  2. Viewpoint
  3. Rough track
  4. Forest
  5. Summit

Highlights

  • The cable car does the first 1,050 m of ascent for you
  • A trail through oak and beech forest to the summit
  • Views of Tirana, the Adriatic and Mount Tomorr from the top
  • A restaurant at the upper station

Before you go

  • The cable car costs 1,400 ALL (€14) return for adults; 400 ALL for children 5–12
  • Runs daily 09:00–18:00, closed Tuesdays
  • Trail markings can be patchy; a local guide helps

With Tour Alb

Our driver takes you to the lower cable car station in Tirana and waits while you ride up, walk to the peak and come back down.

Nearby trails

Questions

How long does the Tujani Peak via Dajti Ekspres take?
About 2–3 h for 5.5 km round trip.
How hard is the Tujani Peak via Dajti Ekspres?
Easy, with about 475 m of climbing.
When is the best time to visit Tujani Peak via Dajti Ekspres?
April to October
Is there an entrance fee for Tujani Peak via Dajti Ekspres?
Dajti Ekspres: 1,400 ALL (€14) adults return; 400 ALL children 5–12
How do I get to Tujani Peak via Dajti Ekspres?
Our driver takes you to the lower cable car station in Tirana and waits while you ride up, walk to the peak and come back down. The walk starts at Dajti Ekspres cable car upper station.

Sources

Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.