Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Derjan

Derjan is a town in Dibër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 16 caves. The must-see places are King Zog (10 km), Mali I Dejës (11 km) and Ulza Lake (13 km).

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Derjan at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.6736° N, 20.0583° E
Places within 50 km
90 (27 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 caves

Top places to visit near Derjan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Derjan: 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 Derjan

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Derjan. The closest is Mali I Dejës (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Derjan

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Derjan. The closest is King Zog (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Derjan

27 churches within 100 km of Derjan. The closest is Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (23 km); the best-known is Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Derjan

18 caves within 100 km of Derjan. The closest is Shpella e Blazit (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Derjan

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Derjan. The closest is Ulza Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Derjan

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Derjan. The closest is Xhamia e Burrelit (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Derjan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Derjan
  2. 13 km Ulza Lake · lake, Dibër County
  3. 13 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  4. 20 km Mali I Dejës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  5. 12 km Maja e Kunora e Lurës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  6. 2 km Liqeni I Lopëve · lake, Dibër County
  7. 22 km Back to Derjan

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How to reach Derjan

    All places near Derjan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Derjan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1944Mali I Dejës (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1539King Zog (10 km)
    Churches727Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (23 km)
    Caves1618Shpella e Blazit (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Ulza Lake (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs514Xhamia e Burrelit (10 km)
    Other attractions313Shpella e Valit (8 km)
    Museums411Burrel Prison (10 km)
    Beaches & coast110Shëngjin Beach (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Zall-Gjoçaj National Park (14 km)
    Waterfalls45Hurdha e Kecit (31 km)
    Parks02Rinia Park (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (69 km)

    Derjan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Derjan?

    King Zog (heritage site, about 10 km), Mali I Dejës (viewpoint, about 11 km), Ulza Lake (lake, about 13 km), Maja e Kunora e Lurës (viewpoint, about 20 km), Liqeni I Lopëve (lake, about 22 km), Shpella e Blazit (cave, about 7 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 16 caves, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Derjan?

    Mali I Dejës, about 11 km by road; Maja e Kunora e Lurës (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Derjan?

    King Zog, about 10 km by road; Kulla e Zef Bib Docit (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Derjan?

    Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen, about 23 km by road; Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Derjan?

    Start in Derjan, visit Ulza Lake, then King Zog, then Mali I Dejës, then Maja e Kunora e Lurës, then Liqeni I Lopëve, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Derjan?

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

    Towns near Derjan

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