Tepelena CastleMount TrebeshinëKelcyre CastleMali I StrakavecitMaja KëndrevcësKardhiq Castle
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Tepelenë

Tepelenë is a town in Gjirokastër County district, Albania of about 11,955 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 32 caves. The must-see places are Tepelena Castle, Mount Trebeshinë and Kelcyre Castle.

40.2958° N, 20.0192° EPop. 11,955

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see119
Notable150
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tepelena Castle, heritage site near Tepelenë
Must-see

Tepelena Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Mount Trebeshinë, viewpoint near Tepelenë
Must-see

Mount Trebeshinë

Viewpoint · 11 km

Kelcyre Castle, heritage site near Tepelenë
Must-see

Kelcyre Castle

Heritage site · 17 km

Places near Tepelenë by type

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One day from Tepelenë

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

98 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 Tepelenë
  2. Mount Trebeshinëviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kelcyre Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mali I Strakavecitviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kardhiq Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Maja Këndrevcësviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tepelenë
Today’s loopTepelenëStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tepelenë?

Tepelena Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Mount Trebeshinë (viewpoint, about 11 km), Kelcyre Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Mali I Strakavecit (viewpoint, about 17 km), Maja Këndrevcës (viewpoint, about 18 km), Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) (museum, about 1 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves, 15 churches, 11 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Tepelenë?

Tepelena Castle, about 1 km by road; Kalaja e Nivicës (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tepelenë?

Drin Valley, about 2 km by road; Drino Valley (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tepelenë?

Start in Tepelenë, visit Mount Trebeshinë, then Kelcyre Castle, then Mali I Strakavecit, then Kardhiq Castle, then Maja Këndrevcës, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.