Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Klos

Klos is a town in Dibër County district, Albania, home to about 683 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are King Zog (16 km), Mali Me Gropa (17 km) and Mali I Lopës (20 km).

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Klos at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Population
about 683
Coordinates
41.5069° N, 20.0867° E
Places within 50 km
145 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Klos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Klos: 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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Forts & heritage near Klos

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Klos. The closest is Kalaja e Xibrit (4 km); the best-known is King Zog (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Klos

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Klos. The closest is Bualli Pass (12 km); the best-known is Mali Me Gropa (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mali Me Gropa · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mali I Lopës · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mount Dajti · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mali I Dejës · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Mali I Krujes · viewpoint · Durrës County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Bualli Pass · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~12 km

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Churches near Klos

33 churches within 100 km of Klos. The closest is Saint Paul's Cathedral (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Klos

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Klos. The closest is Liqeni I Zi (17 km); the best-known is Ulza Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Klos

14 museums within 100 km of Klos. The closest is Burrel Prison (16 km); the best-known is Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Klos

13 caves within 100 km of Klos. The closest is Shpella e Dukës (8 km); the best-known is Cave of Val (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Klos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Klos
  2. 16 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  3. 34 km Dajti Mountain National Park · national park, Tirana County
  4. 12 km Mali Me Gropa · viewpoint, Tirana County
  5. 13 km Cave of Val · cave, Tirana County
  6. 20 km Mali I Lopës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  7. 20 km Back to Klos

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How to reach Klos

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Klos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3651Kalaja e Xibrit (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1941Bualli Pass (12 km)
    Churches1233Saint Paul's Cathedral (37 km)
    Other attractions1319Old Bazaar (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1417Liqeni I Zi (17 km)
    Museums1214Burrel Prison (16 km)
    Caves1313Shpella e Dukës (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs913Xhamia e Burrelit (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Mali Me Gropa-Bize-Martanesh Protected Landscape (21 km)
    Beaches & coast07Shëngjin Beach (64 km)
    Waterfalls56Ujevara e Duricit (17 km)
    Parks33Parku Ali Demi (36 km)
    Treks11The Peter Andre Memorial Loop (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (90 km)

    Klos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Klos?

    King Zog (heritage site, about 16 km), Mali Me Gropa (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mali I Lopës (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cave of Val (cave, about 24 km), Dajti Mountain National Park (national park, about 24 km), Kalaja e Xibrit (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 13 other attractions, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Klos?

    Kalaja e Xibrit, about 4 km by road; King Zog (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Klos?

    Bualli Pass, about 12 km by road; Maja e Kreshtes (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Klos?

    Saint Paul's Cathedral, about 37 km by road; Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Klos?

    Start in Klos, visit King Zog, then Dajti Mountain National Park, then Mali Me Gropa, then Cave of Val, then Mali I Lopës, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Klos?

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

    Towns near Klos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Klos’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.