Mount Dajti rises right behind Tirana, and the Dajti Ekspres cable car glides more than 4 km up its slopes in about 15 minutes. At the top you're in cool beech and pine forest with the whole city spread out below.
It's an easy escape from the capital's heat, with walking trails, viewpoint restaurants and, for the energetic, a hike towards the summit at around 1,600 m.
Don't miss in Mount Dajti
- The Dajti Ekspres cable car ride
- Sunset over Tirana from a terrace restaurant
- Forest walks in Dajti National Park
- Hiking towards the summit
How to get to Mount Dajti
- The cable car's lower station is on the eastern edge of Tirana, about 20 minutes by taxi or city bus from the centre.
- By car, a winding road climbs to the top area in around 45 minutes.
Watch out for
- The cable car stops in high winds and may close for maintenance. Check the day's opening before you go.
- It's several degrees cooler at the top; bring a layer.
- Go on a clear day, or the view disappears into haze.
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