The route, step by step
4 km · ↑ 200 m
Start · Pëllumbas villageBack at the start
- Cave
- Water
- Ruins
- Castle
- Forest
Highlights
- A 360-metre cave with chambers up to 15–45 metres high
- An Erzen river canyon with walls dropping over 120 metres
- A marked trail with wooden railings and shaded sections
- Evidence of Palaeolithic occupation nearby
Before you go
- Bring a torch; the cave interior is completely dark
- Some steep sections; solid footwear helps
- About 45 minutes from Tirana, toward Elbasan
With Tour Alb
Not on a scheduled Tour Alb itinerary, but a driver can add Pëllumbas as a custom half-day stop near Tirana.
Questions
- How long does the Pëllumbas Cave & Erzen Canyon take?
- About 1.5–2.5 h for 4 km round trip.
- How hard is the Pëllumbas Cave & Erzen Canyon?
- Moderate, with about 200 m of climbing.
- When is the best time to visit Pëllumbas Cave & Erzen Canyon?
- April to October
- How do I get to Pëllumbas Cave & Erzen Canyon?
- Not on a scheduled Tour Alb itinerary, but a driver can add Pëllumbas as a custom half-day stop near Tirana. The walk starts at Pëllumbas village.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
