Today’s destination lies just 27 kilometres from Tirana. The Cyclop’s Eye, a circular pond nestled in the Krraba Gorge, is a striking sight, fed by a branch of the Erzeni River which forms a beautiful waterfall. The setting is peaceful, with only the soft sound of flowing water echoing through the dense greenery.

The hike begins in Krrabë, a village located at about 430 meters elevation. The first part of the trail climbs gradually on a mix of paths and tracks, passing through farmland and quiet rural homes. It’s an easy-going ascent with open views along the way.
After leaving the last homes of the village of Skuterrë behind, the trail descends into the Murdharë River gorge. The path is slightly rougher here, with rocky terrain and a few turns before reaching the Cyclop’s Eye.
Once you’ve rested at the pond, you will take a different trail back that passes near the Kërraba climbing zones. This loop connects back to the village path in Skuterrë, and then continues on the same route to return to the starting point.

• Hike’s difficulty: 2/5
• Total ascent: 600 m
• Total descent: 600 m
• Distance: 7 km
• Time of the hike: 3 hours (Hiking time without breaks)

The price includes:

• Emergency telephone support during the hike
• Road Book App with detailed information and route descriptions in English

The price does not include:

• Other costs and services not mentioned in the program
• Guide
• Meals
• Transportation
• Any type of Insurance

This trail starts and ends in Kërrabë. You have to drive to the starting point of the hike yourself or take public transport. Parking is available nearby.

Orientation:
To assist you, we provide a detailed information package, including route descriptions, digital maps and information about transportation options. All this will be available in a dedicated mobile app, which you can download to your smartphone before your adventure.

While most hiking trails are signed, some markings may be unclear or difficult to see. Certain sections might not be well-marked, and poor weather can make navigation more challenging. Good navigation skills are necessary to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Hiking Time, Grade and Technical Difficulty:
Our tour descriptions give detailed information about terrain, technical difficulty, estimated activity times, ascent/descent in meters and distance in kilometres. We kindly ask you to read these very carefully and consider them while choosing your tour.

The estimated difficulty of hikes is given in the SAC scale, starting from T1 to T6. These grades are guidelines that must always be used in conjunction with your own experience, intuition and careful judgment. Explanations for the difficulty scale can be found here.

Estimated hiking times are given for each day. These times do vary according to the day’s weather conditions and your fitness levels. These times do not include times taken for meals and breaks. The hiking times are all calculated in accordance with the Albanian national standard for hiking trails, which is based on the Swiss Alpine Club adaptation of the DIN44366 standard.

Meals:
During this hike, there is no possibility to stop at a restaurant for a meal. You will need to provide your own packed lunch.

General Information:

• Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking
• Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• For any other request or question, please write to us here

Free cancellation at any time before app download. Once the app has been downloaded, cancellations are no longer possible.