Mali i Dajtit is a climb of 22.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mali i Dajtit tops out at 1,051 m above sea level. It is located in Tiranë, Shqipëria Qendrore, Shqipëria. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 14%. The climb has 1227 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb has a contrasting profile. The main challenge is its length (22.1 km) and the concentration of the steepest gradients (7 to 9%) between km 13 and 16, after an already demanding first part. The 0% and -2% sections give you brief respite, but the effort stays sustained overall.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace: Start conservatively to save your legs. Save your hardest effort for the crucial 9% section between km 14 and 16.
2. Making use of the recovery sections: Use the flat or descending stretches (km 4, km 7-8, km 17-18) to recover actively by easing off slightly without losing momentum.
3. Finishing strong: Don't ease off after km 16. The final kilometres, though less steep, require a steady effort to finish the climb properly.
According to the accounts of those who have climbed it, the ascent of Mount Dajti rewards you with a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind view over Tirana and, on clear days, all the way to the Adriatic Sea. This spectacular panorama, which has earned it the nickname "balcony of Tirana", is consistently cited as the highlight of the ride.
The approach from the city can be tricky, with a road described as narrow and a bit intimidating, especially over the last few kilometers. Once you're up high, riders report clean air and a welcome chill after the heat of the plain, riding into lush greenery.
Accounts do point to one recurring downside: litter and rubbish along the verges, which sometimes spoils the beauty of the place. It's a realistic aspect of the climb that you should be aware of.
At the top, the effort is rewarded with the chance to grab a bite or a drink at the places up there. For most, the dominant feeling is a quick, change-of-scenery escape right on the doorstep of the capital, a breath of nature that contrasts sharply with the urban hustle.
22.1 km • 1227 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
Within 20 km