🚡 Dajti Ekspres Cable Car – Tirana
The Dajti Ekspres cable car is one of Tirana’s main attractions. It takes visitors up to Mount Dajti (1,613 m a.s.l.), from where there are unique views of the entire city, the surrounding mountains, and even the Adriatic Sea on clear days. With a length of 4.3 km and a ride time of about 15 minutes, it is among the longest cable cars in Southeastern Europe. Its main purpose is to provide easy access to the Dajti National Park, a popular destination for hiking, day trips, and recreation.
📌 Practical Information
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📍 Lower station: Linza district, about 20–25 minutes from Tirana city center by car or taxi.
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🚡 Length of route: 4.3 km, ride time: 15 minutes.
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💰 Price: return ticket for adults 1,500 ALL, discounts available for children.
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🕐 Opening hours: daily 9:00–19:00, closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.
✨ What to Expect at the Top
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panoramic restaurants (Ballkoni Dajtit and others),
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viewing platforms overlooking the city and the sea,
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attractions such as mini golf, an adventure park, and an alpine coaster,
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starting points for marked hiking trails in Dajti National Park.
🥾 Hiking Tips from the Upper Station
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Walk to the Antennas (about 30 min) – an easy ridge walk to the antennas with even better views of Tirana.
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Ascent to Maja e Tujanit (1,580 m, about 1.5–2 h) – a medium-level hike with great views of the mountain ranges and spots for a picnic.
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Hike to the highest peak Maja e Dajtit (1,613 m, about 2–2.5 h) – a popular trail for those who want to reach the very summit of the mountain.
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Longer ridge hike towards Bovilla Lake – for more experienced hikers looking for wild nature and quiet landscapes away from the city.
The cable car is therefore not just a quick way to reach Mount Dajti from Tirana, but also a gateway to a wide range of outdoor experiences in Albanian nature.