Fusha e Dajtit
Albania, europe
8 km
760 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, let's talk about Fusha e Dajtit in Albania! This mountain peak, sitting pretty at 1,055m (3,461ft) in Tirana County, is a must-see.
You'll cruise along SH47 inside Dajti National Park to get there. Fair warning: the asphalt's seen better days and it gets a bit tight—think cozy, one-car-at-a-time sections. Once you reach the top, you’re rewarded with restaurants and a bunch of radio and TV towers.
The drive? Oh, the views! Seriously stunning panoramas all the way up. It's a bit of a climb, mind you. Starting from SH54 at 760m, it's an 8.0 km haul to the top, gaining 295 meters in elevation. That's about a 3.68% average grade. But the payoff is HUGE. From the summit, you're looking down on Tirana, with mountains behind you, and on a clear day, you can even spot Durres and the Adriatic Sea shimmering in the distance. Total postcard material.
Where is it?
Fusha e Dajtit is located in Albania (europe). Coordinates: 40.9072, 20.2856
Road Details
- Country
- Albania
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 8 km
- Max Elevation
- 760 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 40.9072, 20.2856
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