close
      Vlorë County is one of the 12 counties of the Republic of Albania, with the capital in Vlorë. The county spans 2,706 square kilometres (1,045 sq mi) and had a total population of 183,105 people as of 2016. The county borders on the counties of Fier, Gjirokastër, and the Adriatic and Ionian Sea.

      Vlorë is geographically a very mountainous county. The county stretches along the Adriatic Sea and especially the Ionian Sea, forming the Albanian Riviera. The county has a coastline of 244 kilometres (152 mi).[2] The coasts on the west can be very steep and rocky with green panoramic vistas and high mountains in the hinterland, including the Ceraunian Mountains. The highest natural point is Maja e Çikës, at 2,044 metres (6,706 ft). Although the northwest of the county is comprised mostly by the peninsula of Karaburun with a rough relief, steep cliffs, bays and rocky beaches.

      With more than 180.000 inhabitants in 2016, the county is the seventh most populous Albanian county, and the third most populous county of the Southern Region. Albanians predominate in the county, including the capital city. In addition, Greeks, Aromanians, Macedonians and Montenegrins also are present in the ethnic composition of the local population of the county.

      The port city Vlorë is the capital of Vlorë County. It is where the Albanian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. Sarandë is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Albanian Riviera. It is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean, about 14 km (8.7 mi) east of the north end of the Greek island of Corfu. The Butrint National Park, Llogara National Park and Karaburun Sazan National Marine Park are located in Vlorë County. The ancient city of Butrint is an archeological site in Vlorë County, some 14 kilometres south of Sarandë. It is located on a hill overlooking the Vivari Channel and is part of the Butrint National Park.

      Trail info last updated

      Region Details
      • 26
      • 10
      • 20
      • 19
      • 1
      • 1

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      117
      Trails Mountain Bike
      77
      Trails E-Bike
      91
      Trails Gravel Bike
      57
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      9
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      67
      Trails Hike
      116
      Trails Trail Running
      97
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      37
      Trails Observed Trials
      10
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      49
      Total Distance
      221 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      86 miles
      Total Descent
      36,710 ft
      Total Vertical
      6,601 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,602 ft
      Reports
      4
      Photos
      744
      Completed Counter
      397

      Popular Vlora Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 78 ft • 9 •
      Popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 78 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. A license is required to use this trail.
      • 100 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 11 ft • 6 •
      Popular white difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 269 ft • 5 •
      Less popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 269 ft green climb. It features berm, rock garden and other. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 3,891 ft • 85 ft • 5 •
      Less popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,907 ft • 135 ft • 5 •
      Less popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 135 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 33 ft • 4 •
      Ridable in both directions but you better wear your bigboy pants if you want to climb this one towards Dhermi ...
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 3,629 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
      Less popular blue difficulty primitive. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
      • 5 ★ 3.5 • 4,173 ft • 6 ft • 3 •
      If you like steep stairs, bridges and challenging single track, just watch for the water lines laying diagonally across the trail. IMPORTANT: Mind the hikers, bird-watchers, tortoises and other slow-moving obstacles so this trail...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 12 rides

      Vlora Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 4,249 ft • 0 •
      Epic descent from the main road heading towards Himare down to Dhermi beach ... if you like steep stairs...
      ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 37 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
      Fast rocky descent towards Gjipe beach. Can be climbed but better wear your bigboy pants.

      Photos of Vlora Mountain Bike

      mtb
      33 |
      Sep 16, 2019 @ 6:19am
      Sep 16, 2019
      mtb
      38 |
      Sep 16, 2019 @ 6:13am
      Sep 16, 2019
      mtb
      124 |
      Jun 17, 2019 @ 6:50am
      Jun 17, 2019
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days
      mtb
      0 |
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:40am
      3 days

      Videos of Vlora Mountain Bike

      Episode 262
      mtb
      0:49 | 29 | Jun 7, 2021
      Episode 261
      mtb
      0:04 | 36 | May 31, 2021
      Episode 260
      mtb
      0:22 | 23 | May 24, 2021
      Episode 256
      mtb
      0:45 | | Apr 26, 2021
      Episode 254
      mtb
      0:57 | | Apr 12, 2021
      Episode 253
      mtb
      0:52 | | Apr 5, 2021
      Pre-season Episode
      mtb
      trail: Kuzum Baba
      0:44 | 20 | Mar 8, 2021
      Episode 247
      mtb
      0:31 | 46 | Nov 23, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      andiqyqjaaddphotoactivity #105529842 and 28 more
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:43am
      3 days
      Augebikewishlistregionactivity #96875085
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 7:33am
      Jun 13, 2026
      Hoschlcommenttrailactivity #94882823
      May 17, 2026 @ 3:09am
      May 17, 2026
      skigalcommenttrailactivity #94737171
      May 15, 2026 @ 1:32am
      May 15, 2026
      Ronaldnk9KtKriddentrailactivity #92893727
      Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:27pm
      Apr 18, 2026

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      HoschltrailPlazhi i Bunecit TrailNot worth it- entrance fully overgrown and...
      May 17, 2026 @ 3:09am
      May 17, 2026
      skigaltrailShtegu i MullinjveNot bike friendly too many waterlines
      May 15, 2026 @ 1:32am
      May 15, 2026
      ZahariaWy7MEVtrailGjipe TrailMaybe red, definitely not black. Very nice...
      Aug 25, 2025 @ 11:52am
      Aug 25, 2025
      ZahariaWy7MEVtrailRocky Gjipe AccessNew buildings being built on the trail, really...
      Aug 25, 2025 @ 11:51am
      Aug 25, 2025
      ZahariaWy7MEVtrailPërroi i DhërmiutRocky fire road, kinda nice
      Aug 25, 2025 @ 11:49am
      Aug 25, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike77164 miles19,879 ft62 miles4,902 ft
      74342713
      E-Bike91188 miles26,808 ft71 miles4,964 ft
      4161
      Gravel Bike57136 miles11,486 ft48 miles4,531 ft
      4
      Adaptive Bike915 miles2,201 ft7 miles4,531 ft
      Winter Fat Bike422 miles630 ft7 miles381 ft
      Horse67156 miles20,200 ft60 miles4,531 ft
      Hike116219 miles36,512 ft86 miles6,601 ft
      142359
      Trail Running97190 miles29,718 ft77 miles4,902 ft
      4144
      Dirtbike/Moto37108 miles8,980 ft39 miles4,531 ft
      Observed Trials1036 miles2,687 ft17 miles2,644 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV49132 miles11,335 ft47 miles4,531 ft
      • By denitopiaTF Pro TRAILFORKS VTA & contributors
      • Admins: andiqyqja
      • #13029 - 2,920 views
      • vlora activity log | embed map of Vlora mountain bike trails | vlora mountain biking points of interest

      Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is enabled for Vlora.
      You must login to download files.