What are the most spectacular roads in Albania?

Located in the southeastern part of Europe, Albania features a varied landscape, providing endless options for drivers, with about 50 of the most spectacular roads in the world. When travelling to the country, you can discover mountainous drives and scenic coastal drives. Remember, however, to be aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night.

When travelling to the country, you can’t miss driving the dangerous Road SH-21, located in the northern part. The road climbs up the defiant Thore Pass.

Albania has many amazing locations to visit and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for tourists. Driving can be hazardous, with aggressive and erratic behavior. Deaths from road traffic accidents are among the highest in Europe. If you prefer coastal drives, SH8 is a road with spectacular views, along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts of Albania. It’s one of the world's best coastal drives. Or the winding coastal road to Llogara Pass, climbing up to 1,043m (3,422ft) above sea level in Vlorë County.

Krraba Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 807m (2,647ft) above sea level, located in Elbasan County, in Albania.

Driving the challenging road from Përmet to Çarçovë in Gjirokastër County of Albania is a very demanding experience.

Qafe e Malit Shoshit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,213m (3,979ft) above sea level, located in Shkodër County, Albania.

Straddling Korçë and Gjirokastër counties, in Albania, the road from Mollas to Petran is a very challenging drive, running through mountain passes and canyons. It’s a shortcut from the SH75 Road to Petran.

Guri i Kalorit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 866m (2,841ft) above sea level, located in Albania.

Qafa e Asters is a mountain pass at an elevation of 937m (3,074ft) above sea level, located in Shkodër County, in Albania.

Tragjasi i Vjetër is an old village in ruins located in Vlorë County, Albania. The town was bombed in 1943 because of partisan sympathies. Please beware that this village is structurally dangerous and you should proceed with caution.

Qafa e Priskes is a mountain pass at an elevation of 880m (2,887ft) above the sea level, located in Tirana County, Albania.

Gryka e Shkopetit is a narrow canyon carved by the River Mat, situated on the boundary between Dibër and Lezhé counties in Albania.

Fusha e Dajtit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.055m (3,461ft) above the sea level, located in Tirana County, in Albania.

Qafa e Prushit is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 647 m (2,122 ft) above sea level on the border between Albania and Kosovo.

Qafa e Thanes is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.817m (5,961ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania.

Liqeni i Madh is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.740m (5,708ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania.

Liqeni i Balgait is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.748m (5,734ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania. The average gradient is 11.69%.

Liqeni i Kllabekas is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.625m (5,331ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania.

Qafa e Kishes is a mountain pass at an elevation of 992m (3,254ft) above sea level, located in northeastern Albania.

Qafa e Qarrit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.169m (3,835ft) above the sea level, located in Korçë County, in southeastern Albania.

Mali i Koritnikut is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.533m (5,032ft) above the sea level, located on the border of northeastern Albania and southwest Kosovo.

Qafa e Lumbhardit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 827m (2,713ft) above the sea level, located in Shkodër County, in northern Albania.

Maja e Thanasit is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.378m (4,520ft) above the sea level, located in Vlorë County, Albania.

The Peaks of the Balkans trail is a 192-kilometer-long transnational hiking route that passes through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. It traverses the Accursed Mountains (also known as the Prokletije range or Albanian Alps) and is known for its remote landscapes, rugged karst peaks, dense forests, and glacial lakes.

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