Kukës County district, Albania

Places to visit near Valbonë

Valbonë is a town in Kukës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 2 forts & heritage and 12 caves. The must-see places are Maja e Thatë (3 km), Burimet e Valbonës (4 km) and Maja Kollatës (5 km).

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Valbonë at a glance

Location
Kukës County district, Albania
Coordinates
42.4514° N, 19.8917° E
Places within 50 km
93 (42 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 caves

Top places to visit near Valbonë

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

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Valbonë. The closest is Maja e Thatë (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Valbonë

26 churches within 100 km of Valbonë. The closest is Church of Theth (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Valbonë

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valbonë. The closest is Hidrocentral (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Valbonë

14 caves within 100 km of Valbonë. The closest is Shpella e Dragobisë (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Valbonë

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Valbonë. The closest is Valbona's Waterfall (9 km); the best-known is Grunas Waterfall (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Valbonë

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Valbonë. The closest is Ali Pasha Springs (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Valbonë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valbonë
  2. 5 km Maja Kollatës · viewpoint, Kukës County
  3. 6 km Rosni Peak · peak
  4. 2 km Maja e Thatë · viewpoint, Kukës County
  5. 6 km Burimet e Valbonës · viewpoint, Kukës County
  6. 4 km Maja Grykat e Hapëta · viewpoint, Kukës County
  7. 6 km Back to Valbonë

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From travellers near Valbonë

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How to reach Valbonë

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    Within 15 km of Valbonë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valbonë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5167Maja e Thatë (3 km)
    Churches226Church of Theth (14 km)
    Forts & heritage221Hidrocentral (14 km)
    Caves1214Shpella e Dragobisë (5 km)
    Waterfalls1113Valbona's Waterfall (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs213Ali Pasha Springs (15 km)
    Other attractions18Shtëpia Muze "Çun Mula" (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Great Lake of Buni Jezercë (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Valbona Valley National Park (5 km)
    Beaches & coast04Velipoja Beach (95 km)
    Museums13Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin (14 km)
    Buddhist sites02Lower Ostrog Monastery (93 km)
    Treks11Dragobi-Valbonë (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (58 km)

    Valbonë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valbonë?

    Maja e Thatë (viewpoint, about 3 km), Burimet e Valbonës (viewpoint, about 4 km), Maja Kollatës (viewpoint, about 5 km), Rosni Peak (peak, about 6 km), Maja Grykat e Hapëta (viewpoint, about 6 km), Maja e Kokërhanes (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 12 caves, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Valbonë?

    Maja e Thatë, about 3 km by road; Burimet e Valbonës (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Valbonë?

    Church of Theth, about 14 km by road; Manastiri I Deçanit (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valbonë?

    Hidrocentral, about 14 km by road; Edith Durham Memorial (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valbonë?

    Start in Valbonë, visit Maja Kollatës, then Rosni Peak, then Maja e Thatë, then Burimet e Valbonës, then Maja Grykat e Hapëta, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valbonë?

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

    Towns near Valbonë

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