Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Lis

Lis is a town in Dibër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches and 15 caves. The must-see places are King Zog (8 km), Mali I Dejës (13 km) and Ulza Lake (17 km).

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Lis at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.6275° N, 20.0853° E
Places within 50 km
108 (45 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Lis

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

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lis. The closest is King Zog (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lis

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lis. The closest is Mali I Dejës (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Lis

27 churches within 100 km of Lis. The closest is Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (29 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shna Ndout (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lis

16 caves within 100 km of Lis. The closest is Shpella e Blazit (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lis

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lis. The closest is Ulza Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lis

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lis. The closest is Xhamia e Burrelit (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lis
  2. 8 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  3. 13 km Ulza Lake · lake, Dibër County
  4. 31 km Liqeni I Lopëve · lake, Dibër County
  5. 2 km Maja e Kunora e Lurës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  6. 12 km Mali I Dejës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  7. 13 km Back to Lis

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How to reach Lis

    All places near Lis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2443King Zog (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1942Mali I Dejës (13 km)
    Churches827Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (29 km)
    Caves1516Shpella e Blazit (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1114Ulza Lake (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs814Xhamia e Burrelit (8 km)
    Other attractions513Shpella e Valit (15 km)
    Museums711Burrel Prison (8 km)
    Beaches & coast09Shëngjin Beach (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Zall-Gjoçaj National Park (15 km)
    Waterfalls34Ujevara e Duricit (26 km)
    Parks12Rinia Park (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (76 km)

    Lis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lis?

    King Zog (heritage site, about 8 km), Mali I Dejës (viewpoint, about 13 km), Ulza Lake (lake, about 17 km), Maja e Kunora e Lurës (viewpoint, about 24 km), Liqeni I Lopëve (lake, about 26 km), Xhamia e Burrelit (mosque or dargah, about 8 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 15 caves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lis?

    King Zog, about 8 km by road; Kalaja e Xibrit (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lis?

    Mali I Dejës, about 13 km by road; Maja e Runjes (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lis?

    Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen, about 29 km by road; Kisha e Shna Ndout (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lis?

    Start in Lis, visit King Zog, then Ulza Lake, then Liqeni I Lopëve, then Maja e Kunora e Lurës, then Mali I Dejës, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lis?

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

    Towns near Lis

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