Albania · Hiking

From Tirana: Hiking to Pellumbas Cave and Petrela Castle

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic hike from Pellumbasi village to Pellumbas Cave
  • 02 Explore the Black Cave, an archaeological site in Albania
  • 03 Enjoy views of the forest, Erzen River, Dajti Mountain, and Tirana
  • 04 Visit historic Petrela Castle
  • 05 Travel with included transport from Tirana
  • 06 Small adventure combining hiking, cave exploration, and heritage

Discover a rewarding day trip from Tirana that combines nature, light adventure, and Albanian heritage. Travel to Pellumbasi village and follow a marked hiking trail through scenic surroundings of forest, river views, and mountain landscapes on the way to Pellumbas Cave, also known as the Black Cave.

Explore the cave’s impressive interior and learn about its archaeological significance before heading back down to the village. The experience is paired with a visit to Petrela Castle, adding a historic highlight to this outdoor journey.

The Pellumbas Cave, also known as the Black Cave, is an archaeological site in Albania near the village of Pellumbas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tirana, Dajti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The Pellumbas Cave, also known as the Black Cave, is an archaeological site in Albania near the village of Pellumbas. We will travel from Tirana to Pellumbasi village with a minibus for 45 min, then we will start hiking to our destination. The path is an average level and it’s marked. The forest, the Erzen River, Dajti Mountain and the view of the city of Tirana make it an unforgettable place . Hiking to the cave lasts about 1 hour. Once we reach the cave entrance we take a short break and go inside to explore it. Inside is a very large space and looks like a mine. With the lighters we will see and explore the cave with its unique and fascinating look.This cave entered six well-known karsties for the existence of tires in Europe. The cave is 350 meters above sea level and forms a tunnel 70-80 meters long.

After exploring the Cave we are going down to the village (around 45 min ) and going back to Tirana .

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tiranë. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English speaking tour guide
  • Pick up and drop off from your Hotel
  • Transportation by car/mini van
  • Torch
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottle of water 0,5L

What's Not Included

  • Everything not mentioned in the included section
  • Food and Drinks

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tiranë.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tiranë..

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