Cajupi Summit
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 6.66 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,281 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 4,281 ft
- Max elevation
- 7,037 ft
- TrailRank
-
56
5
- Min elevation
- 2,986 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 8 hours 52 minutes
- Coordinates
- 496
- Uploaded
- May 17, 2013
- Recorded
- May 2013
near Saraqinishtë, Gjirokastër (Albania)
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Itinerary description
When in Gjirokaster, Cajupi is right in your face, and the people of Gjirokaster get excited when talking about it - or hearing about your intention to make it to its summit.
Still, we are not aware that Cajupi is climbed very often by visitors, though shepherds are going there regularly as evidenced by the many water holes on and behind the mountain. Shepherd and dog activity start only when the snow is gone, and an earlier time of the year might be advisable. May seems to be perfect.
The west face of Cajupi is fairly steep, and the ascent while not difficult is not for those not accustomed to heights. Perhaps this is a reason why Cajupi doesn't see many visitors, or does not appear in the guidebooks.
An early start is advisable.No potable water along the trail
The vicinity to Gjirokaster allows to stay in comfortable hotels without losing much time in the morning. For the drive to the trailhead see separate trail(#4498990).
Still, we are not aware that Cajupi is climbed very often by visitors, though shepherds are going there regularly as evidenced by the many water holes on and behind the mountain. Shepherd and dog activity start only when the snow is gone, and an earlier time of the year might be advisable. May seems to be perfect.
The west face of Cajupi is fairly steep, and the ascent while not difficult is not for those not accustomed to heights. Perhaps this is a reason why Cajupi doesn't see many visitors, or does not appear in the guidebooks.
An early start is advisable.No potable water along the trail
The vicinity to Gjirokaster allows to stay in comfortable hotels without losing much time in the morning. For the drive to the trailhead see separate trail(#4498990).
Waypoints
Car park
2,969 ft
01-Trailhead
08-MAY-13 6:20:48
Intersection
3,638 ft
02-Fork
08-MAY-13 7:16:25
Intersection
4,757 ft
03-Fork
08-MAY-13 8:23:23
Lake
Summit
Mountain pass
Waypoint
4,521 ft
10-Shepherd
08-MAY-13 14:18:34
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Nice altitude + proper distance + adequate timing + moderate + evade rain = perfect hiking :)
Always wanted to do this hike, will add the route from Fusha e Cajupit to the summit soon!
This will be another marathon from Fushe Cajupit...
The southern (rocky, lower) summit looks very exciting but difficult - probably better from the south
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Easy to follow
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Moderate
A terrific hike! Great views of the surrounding areas and a really enjoyable summit ridge. Did this on a beautiful spring day in May. The mountain slopes host many wild flowers: red peonies on the lower slopes; daffodils, forget-me-nots, and many other bulbs higher up. Particularly memorable was a blue carpet of flowers on the summit ridge - which was only recently exposed by the melting snow.
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Easy to follow
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Moderate
Great hike, fairly easy to follow on a clear day as you can always see where you've been and are heading. I particularly enjoyed the steeper sections on the ridge to the summit and the views down the other side of the mountains.