Recommended stay
1 day (or overnight for hikers)
Best months
Jun–Sep
Ideal for
Serious hikers, ultimate hidden gem, wildflowers
From Tirana
135 km · ~3 hours
Avg. daily budget
€15–40
Weather
Cool mountain climate even in summer (12–22°C); heavy snow and inaccessible in winter.
Why visit Lura National Park
Twelve glacial lakes scattered through the Lura Mountains at 1,500–1,700m, ranging from azure to grey-green — the best known is the Lake of Flowers, its surface covered in water lilies through the warm months.
Top things to do
- → Hike between the park's glacial lakes
- → See the water lilies at the Lake of Flowers in summer
- → Camp overnight near the lakes for sunrise views
- → Spot the park's beech and pine forests and alpine wildflowers
- → Combine with a visit to nearby Peshkopi
Don't miss
- • The Lake of Flowers in July–August, when the water lilies are in full bloom
Local favourites
- • A simple packed lunch by the lakeshore
Hidden gems
- • The Lake of Cows, the park's northernmost and least-visited lake
Photo gallery
Map
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📸 Best photo spots
- • The Lake of Flowers covered in water lilies
- • Any of the lakes at sunrise, when the water is stillest
