Tirana: Zipline Albania Flight & Petrela Castle Views

Summary

Soaring above tirana hills zipline flight petrela castle erzen river thrill

You’ll feel your pulse jump as you launch across the Tirana zipline, gliding past Petrela Castle with nothing but air below. Expect friendly guides, a quick safety intro, wild views over hills and river—and a small celebration at landing with your flight certificate in hand.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound—sort of a whirring rush as someone zipped ahead of me, echoing off those green hills near Tirana. Standing at the edge, harness clipped in, I could smell wild grass and something almost metallic from the cable. Our guide, Ardit, grinned and checked my straps one more time. He said something about “the longest zipline in the Balkans” but honestly, my brain was busy counting heartbeats.

I didn’t expect how smooth it’d feel once I pushed off. There’s this second where you’re just hanging there, then suddenly you’re flying—Petrela Castle to your left (it looks smaller from up here) and the Erzen River winding far below. The wind made my eyes water and I got a mouthful of air that tasted like summer dust. My friend shouted something behind me—probably “look down!”—but I just laughed into the wind instead.

At the end, we landed in a patch of sunlight where a couple of local kids were watching us with that mix of curiosity and “I’ve seen this before.” The team handed us these little certificates (mine’s already crumpled in my backpack) and drove us back up in an air-conditioned van. Someone played Albanian pop on their phone. I still think about that feeling—weightless for a minute, like Tirana itself was just scenery for our own weird little adventure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline adventure near Tirana

• Arrive at Zipline Albania site
• Attend safety briefing
• Prepare for zipline flight
• Fly over hills, river, and castle
• Receive complimentary certificate
• Return transport to car

Top questions

How long is the Tirana zipline?

It’s the longest zipline in the Balkans and among the top 10 in Europe.

Is there an age or weight limit for Zipline Albania?

Yes, it’s suitable for ages 10 and up with weight between 35 kg (min) and 125 kg (max).

Where does the Tirana zipline start?

The zipline is just minutes from Tirana city center, near Petrela Castle.

Can kids fly on the zipline?

Children under minimum age or weight can do a tandem flight with a parent.

Is transport included after the flight?

Yes, return transport from landing point back to your car is included.

What do you get after completing Zipline Albania?

You receive a complimentary adventure certificate after your flight.

Is it safe for people with health issues?

It’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes your Zipline Albania flight ticket, a short safety briefing by local staff before takeoff, air-conditioned transport from landing back to your starting point near Tirana, and even an adventure certificate to keep as proof you really did it.