Dajti National Park, National park in Skanderbeg Mountains, Albania
Dajti National Park is a protected mountain area above Tirana featuring limestone ridges, beech and pine forests, and alpine meadows at varying elevations. The terrain includes numerous peaks and valleys that create different landscapes as you move through the park.
The park was established in 1966 as part of Albania's program to protect natural areas across the country. The mountains had long served as an important resource for nearby communities before becoming a formal protected zone.
This park serves as a natural escape for locals who spend weekends hiking and picnicking among the mountains. The small mountain communities scattered throughout the slopes maintain traditional ways of life that visitors can observe while exploring.
A cable car connects Tirana directly to the upper reaches of the park, making access easy from the city. Once there, you can choose from various walking routes of different difficulty levels or find spots to rest and enjoy views.
A reservoir inside the park supplies drinking water to the city while creating dramatic cliffs and a canyon in the northern section. This lake often goes unnoticed by visitors despite offering steep rock formations that contrast sharply with the forested areas.
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