Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Baz

Baz is a town in Dibër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ulza Lake (7 km), King Zog (9 km) and Kisha e Shna Ndout (20 km).

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Baz, Albania
Baz, Dibër County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baz at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.6319° N, 19.9292° E
Places within 50 km
133 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Baz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baz

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baz. The closest is Mali I Krujes (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Baz

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baz. The closest is King Zog (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Baz

27 churches within 100 km of Baz. The closest is Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (20 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shna Ndout (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Baz

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Baz. The closest is Xhamia e Burrelit (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Baz

15 caves within 100 km of Baz. The closest is Shpella e Blazit (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baz

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baz. The closest is Ulza Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Baz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baz
  2. 7 km Ulza Lake · lake, Dibër County
  3. 22 km Kisha e Shna Ndout · church, Lezhë County
  4. 18 km Krujë Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  5. 2 km Mali I Krujes · viewpoint, Durrës County
  6. 25 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  7. 9 km Back to Baz

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How to reach Baz

    All places near Baz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2244Mali I Krujes (21 km)
    Forts & heritage2640King Zog (9 km)
    Churches1227Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1016Xhamia e Burrelit (9 km)
    Caves1415Shpella e Blazit (13 km)
    Other attractions915Shpella e Valit (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1114Ulza Lake (7 km)
    Museums1113Burrel Prison (9 km)
    Beaches & coast211Tale Beach (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens99Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Liqeni I Ulzës" (7 km)
    Waterfalls45Hurdha e Kecit (18 km)
    Parks22Rinia Park (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Kunë Island (40 km)

    Baz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baz?

    Ulza Lake (lake, about 7 km), King Zog (heritage site, about 9 km), Kisha e Shna Ndout (church, about 20 km), Mali I Krujes (viewpoint, about 21 km), Krujë Castle (heritage site, about 22 km), Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (church, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baz?

    133 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 10 mosques & dargahs, 14 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baz?

    Mali I Krujes, about 21 km by road; Maja e Gamtitit (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baz?

    King Zog, about 9 km by road; Kalaja e Daulit (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baz?

    Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen, about 20 km by road; Kisha e Shna Ndout (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baz?

    Start in Baz, visit Ulza Lake, then Kisha e Shna Ndout, then Krujë Castle, then Mali I Krujes, then King Zog, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baz?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Baz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.