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Campsite below the castle

Stage 27: From Orikum to Qeparo

Thanks to the rest day in Orikum, I was spared from the rain, but it was still very windy on the way to the pass. Well nourished from breakfast with Genti, I tackled the climb...

Tag 57 Porto Palermo - Permet

Fortress of Porto Palermo

Eco Camping

Spontaneous deep relaxation after city hustle and bustle

Lezha - Vlora

March 27, 2024: The further south, the more “tidy” Albania appears. Around midday we've had enough of driving for the day and stay at a campsite that's still (at least half)...

Albania: Of broken brakes and the warmth of the people

It is a kind of people that Lucas and I cannot get used to until the end of our two weeks in Albania. Wherever we go, we meet incredibly nice and warm-hearted people.

19.6. Dhërmi - Rhadimë 45km/1000hm

Today, the 1000m pass, the highest on the Albanian coast, should come. And it did. 700 hm on 10 km. The pass was a real challenge. Today without pushing. Great views of the sea...

15. Sarandë (Albania)

02.08.21-09.08.21 And off we go again through the beautiful Albanian hinterland to the south to Sarandë. From Berat to Sarandë Beautiful drive The city of Sarandë with its...

15.6. Igoumenitsa - Sarandë (Albania) 70 km / 680 m elevation

Warm, some rain, still have a runny nose. In front of me are the barren mountains of Albania and then - after a few climbs - the border between Greece and Albania. Now I am in...

Tag 40 Metsovo-Aoos Reservoir

I'm sure you're thinking, weren't they just here? The next few days are going to be hot again. That's why we chose the reservoir at about 1300m altitude again. This morning we...

16.6. Sarandë - Himarë 53km/1060hm

I feel much better. Today I will explore the southern coast of Albania with over 1000m of climbing. Let's start at 8am. Partly cloudy, but when the sun comes out, it's hot....

14. Berat (Albania)

29.07.21-02.08.21 And back to beautiful Albania, specifically to Berat - the city of a thousand windows! Mangalem neighborhood Berat is situated on the Osum River (which...

Tag 30: Hippie Camp

05.04.23 In geographical terms, the journey is currently on hold more or less. There has only been a change of location to the neighboring beach, where a few other campers and...

Albania on the southern coast

Today there are only a few impressions of the southern coast of Albania and its surroundings. Enjoy watching!

17.6. 'Rain break' in Himarë

Since rain is forecasted for today, I will stay here. It will be good for my muscles. But then it didn't rain. The next 2 stages will be tough, as I will continue along the...

Albania 🇦🇱

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