Located in the southeastern highlands of Albania, Guri i Kamjes is one of the most visually striking natural rock formations in the country. Towering dramatically at 1451 meters above sea level near the village of Dardhë in Pogradec, this natural monument rises like a vertical stone pillar, over 70 meters high. The formation sits amid a landscape of rolling hills and layered ridgelines, with panoramic views that stretch toward Lake Ohrid and the surrounding mountain ranges.

The hike begins from the village of Lekas, just south of the rock’s base, and gradually ascends through open terrain and cultivated terraces. The path is wide and easy to follow, with a gentle incline most of the way, making it accessible to casual hikers. As you approach Guri i Kamjes, the rock’s towering presence dominates the horizon, revealing its uniquely sculpted ridges. After a short final push, you’ll reach a plateau with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside, the valleys below, and the distant Lake Ohrid. The descent follows the same route back to the village.

• Hiking Grade: Easy
• Technical Difficulty: T2
• Total ascent: 400 m
• Total descent: 400 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 at the village of Lekas. You have to drive to the starting point of the hike yourself. Free 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.

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.