AlbaniaGjirokastërMaja e Drites

Maja e Drites

Mountain in Gjirokastër · 2,482 m

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2,482 m
Elevation
1,793 m
Prominence
18.0 km
Hike length one way
40.1242, 20.4325
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Maja e Drites

18.0 km
one way
1,842 m
of ascent
11 h 31 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,032 m18.0 km · 2,478 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking area
parking · south of the peak
18.0 km on foot · ↑ 1,842 m · about 11 h 31 min round trip
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Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Maja e Drites?

Maja e Drites is 2,482 m above sea level and lies in Gjirokastër, Albania. Its prominence is 1,793 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Maja e Drites?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 18.0 km one way with 1,842 m of ascent. Expect around 11 h 31 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Maja e Drites?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 18.0 km on foot · ↑ 1,842 m · about 11 h 31 min round trip. In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Maja e Drites in Conquer?

Yes — Maja e Drites is one of 1,520 peaks in Albania in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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