District of Peja district, Kosovo

Places to visit near Peć

Peć is a town in District of Peja district, Kosovo, home to about 48,962 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Peja Museum (1 km), National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" (7 km) and White Drin Waterfall (11 km).

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Peć at a glance

Location
District of Peja district, Kosovo
Population
about 48,962
Coordinates
42.6591° N, 20.2883° E
Places within 50 km
135 (34 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 Peć

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

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peć. The closest is Kopranik (6 km); the best-known is Guri I Kuq (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Guri I Kuq · viewpoint · District of Peja · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hajla / Hajlë · viewpoint · Municipality of Peja · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Maja e Ropës · viewpoint · District of Gjakova · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kopranik · viewpoint · District of Peja · ~6 km
  • Hajla e Shkrelit · viewpoint · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Vjellak · viewpoint · District of Peja · ~8 km

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Churches near Peć

27 churches within 100 km of Peć. The closest is Kisha Katolike Shën Katarina (1 km); the best-known is Manastiri I Deçanit (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Peć

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peć. The closest is Kinemaja "Jusuf Gërvalla" (1 km); the best-known is Church of St. Nicholas, Đurakovac (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Peć

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Peć. The closest is Peja Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Peć

14 caves within 100 km of Peć. The closest is Markova Pećina (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Peć

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Peć. The closest is Liqeni I Lumbardhit (13 km); the best-known is Radoniq Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Peć

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peć
  2. 16 km Manastiri I Deçanit · church, District of Gjakova
  3. 13 km National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" · national park, District of Peja
  4. 10 km Guri I Kuq · viewpoint, District of Peja
  5. 20 km White Drin Waterfall · waterfall, District of Peja
  6. 11 km Peja Museum · mosque or dargah, District of Peja
  7. 0 km Back to Peć

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From travellers near Peć

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How to reach Peć

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    Within 15 km of Peć

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peć by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6296Kopranik (6 km)
    Churches1127Kisha Katolike Shën Katarina (1 km)
    Forts & heritage825Kinemaja "Jusuf Gërvalla" (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs721Peja Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions815Kulla e Goskës (1 km)
    Caves1314Markova Pećina (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1113Liqeni I Lumbardhit (13 km)
    Waterfalls68White Drin Waterfall (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" (7 km)
    Museums16Mulli (20 km)
    Parks33Dr. Ibrahim Rugova Peace Park (1 km)
    Treks22Peaks of the Balkans (18 km)

    Peć: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peć?

    Peja Museum (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" (national park, about 7 km), White Drin Waterfall (waterfall, about 11 km), Manastiri I Deçanit (church, about 16 km), Guri I Kuq (viewpoint, about 16 km), Gryka e Rugovës (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Peć?

    Kopranik, about 6 km by road; Vjellak (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Peć?

    Kisha Katolike Shën Katarina, about 1 km by road; Patriarchate of Peć (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peć?

    Kinemaja "Jusuf Gërvalla", about 1 km by road; Haxhi Zeka (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peć?

    Start in Peć, visit Manastiri I Deçanit, then National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna", then Guri I Kuq, then White Drin Waterfall, then Peja Museum, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peć?

    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 Peć

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