Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Macukull

Macukull is a town in Dibër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mali I Dejës (6 km), King Zog (15 km) and Maja e Kunora e Lurës (15 km).

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Macukull at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.6886° N, 20.1103° E
Places within 50 km
87 (27 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Macukull

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

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macukull. The closest is King Zog (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macukull

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macukull. The closest is Mali I Dejës (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Macukull

32 churches within 100 km of Macukull. The closest is Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (27 km); the best-known is Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Macukull

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Macukull. The closest is Xhamia e Burrelit (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Macukull

18 caves within 100 km of Macukull. The closest is Shpella e Blazit (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macukull

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macukull. The closest is Liqeni I Lopëve (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Macukull

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 Macukull
  2. 6 km Mali I Dejës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  3. 12 km Maja e Kunora e Lurës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  4. 2 km Liqeni I Lopëve · lake, Dibër County
  5. 31 km Ulza Lake · lake, Dibër County
  6. 13 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  7. 15 km Back to Macukull

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macukull by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1744King Zog (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1942Mali I Dejës (6 km)
    Churches632Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs421Xhamia e Burrelit (15 km)
    Caves1618Shpella e Blazit (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Liqeni I Lopëve (17 km)
    Other attractions313Shpella e Valit (12 km)
    Museums210Burrel Prison (15 km)
    Beaches & coast09Shëngjin Beach (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Zall-Gjoçaj National Park (8 km)
    Waterfalls34Ujevara e Duricit (32 km)
    Parks02Rinia Park (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (71 km)

    Macukull: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macukull?

    Mali I Dejës (viewpoint, about 6 km), King Zog (heritage site, about 15 km), Maja e Kunora e Lurës (viewpoint, about 15 km), Liqeni I Lopëve (lake, about 17 km), Ulza Lake (lake, about 18 km), Zall-Gjoçaj National Park (national park, about 8 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs, 16 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macukull?

    King Zog, about 15 km by road; Kulla e Zef Bib Docit (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macukull?

    Mali I Dejës, about 6 km by road; Maja e Runjes (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macukull?

    Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen, about 27 km by road; Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macukull?

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

    What is the best time to visit places near Macukull?

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

    Towns near Macukull

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