Kanioni i Erzenit

You won't be able to believe that there's a place like this just outside the capital.

GETTING THERE: I drove from Tirana to the village of Pellumbas. The road is paved all the way, if somewhat twisty and potholed as you near the village. It's also frequented by trucks, so getting there might take longer than expected. I parked below the restaurant just after entering the village (free); there is also a dedicated parking lot for the Pellumbas cave; can't confirm if this is free or paid.

HIKING: From the village, I followed the marked trail to the cave. This is an easy walk. (You'll need a proper flashlight to explore the cave.) Below the entrance of the cave, there is an obvious path that leads down into the canyon. This trail is not marked, is very steep and slippery, and keeps getting steeper as you descend. I wouldn't attempt it if it's been raining, with small kids or dogs, or if you don't have experience with scrambling. It looks deceptively short, but note that the cave sits a good few hundred meters above the canyon. Once you reach the canyon (took me about 20min from the cave), follow the narrow but visible (unmarked) path down the river and back to the village. The hike is fun and not very challenging if you're used to this kind of hikes. The loop took me about 3h total, with gratuitous stops for photos. The canyon will take your breath away.

SWIMMING: I swam in the canyon at the end of October. The water is coldish but pleasant.

One of my best hiking experiences ever.

The Kanioni i Erzenit or Erzeni Canyon is a true natural wonder. The River Erzen has carved a stunning narrow gorge between two mountains, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. The canyon boasts crystal-clear blue waters and thrilling rock formations.

I participated in an organized tour starting from Prishtina, Kosovo, which eliminated the need for private transportation from Tirana. Our hike began at the Pellumbas village and followed a well-defined trail. Along the way, we stopped at the Pellumbas Cave, an unexplored and wild cave. Unfortunately, it started raining during our descent through the dense forest, making it treacherous for those without proper rain gear and hiking experience. However, we made it to the river before the rain stopped.

The natural beauty surrounding the canyon was breathtaking. Although the waters were not as clean as one would hope, they still added to the overall magic of the scenery. The slippery terrain required careful steps, especially when close to the cliff edges.

The return hike followed a trail alongside the river back to Pellumbas. If you are a nature lover, I highly recommend taking a day trip from Tirana to visit this gem in Albania. Just be sure to bring a strong heart and proper hiking gear!

Very beautiful place to visit, and enjoy pure nature not only by looking but and swimming!

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Awesome

Каньон без указателей, просто так не найдешь. Гугл карты завели в тупик. Виды красивые, горы, воздух. Но в сам каньон так и не попали, очень далеко идти по каменной дороге. Машиной не доедешь.

Le canyon est magnifique par contre nous avons pas trouver le chemin officiel à l’aller pour y accéder! Nous avons nager au niveau de la grande cascade c’était top et en plus nous étions seul au monde

Achtung: Der Canyon ist nicht über den gleichen Wanderwege zu erreichen wie die Höhle. Der Wanderwege startet weiter unten im Dorf an den Koordinaten: 41,2501642, 19,9526883 and denen man nach rechts in den Wanderwege einbiegt.
Diese sind über die Wege des Dorfes zu erreichen wenn man sich hangabwärts hält.

Ky është nga kanionet më të bukura të zonës së Tiranës. Ka një gjatësi prej 1.08 km dhe shtrihet në grykën e Skoranës. Kanioni është i mbushur me vaska , katarakte, guva e ngushtica nga të gjitha format. Natyra ka krijuar në miliona vjet një pamje spektakolare. Për të arritur deri atje shkohet nga Tirana deri në fshatin Pellumbas me rrugë automobilistike dhe të mirë. Më pas procedohet në këmbë deri tek kanioni. Diku në mesin e tij janë tre burime që burojnë shumë pranë tij dhe një prej tyre në brendësi të shtratit. Dy prej burimeve kane ujë me mineral squfuri. Kjo bën që uji nga burimet e poshtë të ketë një ngjyrë të kaltër në blu, ndërsa mbi burime ai është me ngjyrë të gjelbër. Uji i kristaltë dhe thellësia e kanioneve krijojnë mundësinë për të notuar në të. Në anën e brendshme të një zgavrave, lumi është i thellë deri në 10 metra. Ka gropa në vendin ku derdhen ujëvarat, të cilat gjatë verës përdoren për të notuar dhe bërë plazh. Sot është një vend i frekuentuar shpesh nga dashamirësit e natyrës.
Fundjavat konsiderohen si më të përshtatshmet nën kushtet e favorshme të motit për një ekskursion si familjar ashtu edhe shoqeror.