District of Gjakova district, Kosovo

Places to visit near Junik

Junik is a town in District of Gjakova district, Kosovo, home to about 4 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 8 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Manastiri I Deçanit (10 km), Radoniq Lake (14 km) and Shkelzeni Peak (15 km).

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Junik, Kosovo
Junik, District of Gjakova district, Kosovo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Junik at a glance

Location
District of Gjakova district, Kosovo
Population
about 4
Coordinates
42.4758° N, 20.2772° E
Places within 50 km
121 (42 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 Junik

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

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Junik. The closest is Qafë Morinë (10 km); the best-known is Shkelzeni Peak (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Junik

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Junik. The closest is Kuća Brvnara U Loćanama (5 km); the best-known is Sylejman Vokshi (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Junik

27 churches within 100 km of Junik. The closest is Manastiri I Deçanit (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Junik

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Junik. The closest is Xhamia e Junikut (1 km); the best-known is Hadumi Mosque (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Junik

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

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Caves near Junik

10 caves within 100 km of Junik. The closest is Shpellë (11 km); the best-known is Cave of Kusari (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Junik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Junik
  2. 15 km Shkelzeni Peak · peak, Kukës County
  3. 19 km Manastiri I Deçanit · church, District of Gjakova
  4. 17 km Radoniq Lake · lake, District of Gjakova
  5. 14 km Sylejman Vokshi · heritage site, District of Gjakova
  6. 1 km Hadumi Mosque · mosque, District of Gjakova
  7. 20 km Back to Junik

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    Within 15 km of Junik

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Junik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4982Qafë Morinë (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1030Kuća Brvnara U Loćanama (5 km)
    Churches1027Manastiri I Deçanit (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs827Xhamia e Junikut (1 km)
    Other attractions1121Kroni I Metes (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs811Radoniq Lake (14 km)
    Caves910Shpellë (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Kozhnjer (20 km)
    Museums28Kulla e Avdullah Pashe Drenit (20 km)
    Waterfalls35Gryka e Rugovës (32 km)
    Parks44Kroni I Smajlit (16 km)
    Treks22Via Dinarica (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (85 km)

    Junik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Junik?

    Manastiri I Deçanit (church, about 10 km), Radoniq Lake (lake, about 14 km), Shkelzeni Peak (peak, about 15 km), Sylejman Vokshi (heritage site, about 20 km), Hadumi Mosque (mosque, about 20 km), Xhamia e Junikut (mosque or dargah, about 1 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 8 mosques & dargahs, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Junik?

    Qafë Morinë, about 10 km by road; Rrasa e Zogut (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Junik?

    Kuća Brvnara U Loćanama, about 5 km by road; Jusuf and Bardhosh Gërvalla, Kadri Zeka (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Junik?

    Manastiri I Deçanit, about 10 km by road; Church of the Ascension of Christ (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Junik?

    Start in Junik, visit Shkelzeni Peak, then Manastiri I Deçanit, then Radoniq Lake, then Sylejman Vokshi, then Hadumi Mosque, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Junik?

    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 Junik

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