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Llugaj

Llugaj is a town in Kukës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Maja Hekurave, Shkelzeni Peak and Maja Grykat e Hapëta.

42.3414° N, 20.1086° E

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see142
Notable45
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Maja Hekurave, viewpoint near Llugaj
Must-see

Maja Hekurave

Viewpoint · 16 km

Shkelzeni Peak, peak near Llugaj
Must-see

Shkelzeni Peak

Peak · 16 km

Maja Grykat e Hapëta, viewpoint near Llugaj
Must-see

Maja Grykat e Hapëta

Viewpoint · 23 km

Places near Llugaj by type

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One day from Llugaj

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Llugaj
  2. Mic Sokoli Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sheshi Azem Hajdaripark · 45 min
  4. Maja Hekuraveviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Maja Grykat e Hapëtaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Shkelzeni Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Llugaj
Today’s loopLlugajStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Llugaj?

Maja Hekurave (viewpoint, about 16 km), Shkelzeni Peak (peak, about 16 km), Highlands of Gjakova (viewpoint, about 1 km), Maja Grykat e Hapëta (viewpoint, about 23 km), Sheshi Azem Hajdari (park, about 4 km), Mic Sokoli Tower (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 4 mosques & dargahs, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llugaj?

Highlands of Gjakova, about 1 km by road; Maja e Dobrejt (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Llugaj?

Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Cathedral, about 33 km by road; Manastiri I Deçanit (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Llugaj?

Start in Llugaj, visit Mic Sokoli Tower, then Sheshi Azem Hajdari, then Maja Hekurave, then Maja Grykat e Hapëta, then Shkelzeni Peak, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.