District of Gjakova district, Kosovo

Places to visit near Dranoc

Dranoc is a town in District of Gjakova district, Kosovo, home to about 2,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Manastiri I Deçanit (5 km), Radoniq Lake (13 km) and National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" (18 km).

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Dranoc at a glance

Location
District of Gjakova district, Kosovo
Population
about 2,000
Coordinates
42.5156° N, 20.2922° E
Places within 50 km
136 (41 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 Dranoc

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

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dranoc. The closest is Deçan Canyon (11 km); the best-known is Shkelzeni Peak (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dranoc

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dranoc. The closest is Kuća Brvnara U Loćanama (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dranoc

26 churches within 100 km of Dranoc. The closest is Manastiri I Deçanit (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dranoc

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dranoc. The closest is Xhamia e Junikut (6 km); the best-known is Peja Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dranoc

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

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Caves near Dranoc

13 caves within 100 km of Dranoc. The closest is Qeli Kulla (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dranoc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dranoc
  2. 13 km Radoniq Lake · lake, District of Gjakova
  3. 27 km Peja Museum · mosque or dargah, District of Peja
  4. 7 km National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" · national park, District of Peja
  5. 13 km Manastiri I Deçanit · church, District of Gjakova
  6. 19 km Shkelzeni Peak · peak, Kukës County
  7. 19 km Back to Dranoc

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From travellers near Dranoc

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    Within 15 km of Dranoc

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dranoc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5387Deçan Canyon (11 km)
    Forts & heritage928Kuća Brvnara U Loćanama (1 km)
    Churches1126Manastiri I Deçanit (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1025Xhamia e Junikut (6 km)
    Other attractions1120Kroni I Metes (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Radoniq Lake (13 km)
    Caves1213Qeli Kulla (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Kozhnjer (17 km)
    Waterfalls68Path to Waterfall (27 km)
    Museums27Kulla e Avdullah Pashe Drenit (23 km)
    Parks44Kroni I Smajlit (15 km)
    Treks22Via Dinarica (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (90 km)

    Dranoc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dranoc?

    Manastiri I Deçanit (church, about 5 km), Radoniq Lake (lake, about 13 km), National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" (national park, about 18 km), Shkelzeni Peak (peak, about 19 km), Peja Museum (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Maja e Ropës (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 10 mosques & dargahs, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dranoc?

    Deçan Canyon, about 11 km by road; Junik Mountains (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dranoc?

    Kuća Brvnara U Loćanama, about 1 km by road; Jusuf and Bardhosh Gërvalla, Kadri Zeka (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dranoc?

    Manastiri I Deçanit, about 5 km by road; Church of the Ascension of Christ (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dranoc?

    Start in Dranoc, visit Radoniq Lake, then Peja Museum, then National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna", then Manastiri I Deçanit, then Shkelzeni Peak, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dranoc?

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

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