Stops
12 stops, 12 verses
Follow the red thread from Fishta's house to the Vitoria guesthouse. Each stop has its own welcome and a verse by Fishta.
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Porsi kanga e zogut t'verës,
qi vallzon n'blerim të prillit;
Shtegu i
Poezisë
Fishtjane
23–25 October 2026
The trail
A journey through Gjergj Fishta's birthplace
Shtegu i Poezisë Fishtjane brings poetry, nature, tradition, food and hospitality together in one experience. Walk through the village and countryside of Fishtë, read his verses on boards along the way and stop at the village guesthouses.
Walk
12 stops and about 5 km through the village and countryside.
Read
Fishta's verses on boards along the trail.
Taste
Traditional food at every stop.
Experience
Guesthouse hospitality and village life.
Gjergj Fishta
The Albanian Homer, born in Fishtë
Gjergj Fishta was born in Fishtë on 23 October 1871. A Franciscan friar, poet and patriot, he chaired the alphabet committee at the Congress of Manastir and wrote «Lahuta e Malcís» (The Highland Lute), Albania's national epic.
23 October 2026 marks 155 years since his birth.
- 1871Born in Fishtë, Zadrima.
- 1908Chairs the alphabet committee at the Congress of Manastir.
- 1913Publishes «Mrizi i zanave».
- 1919Secretary-general of the Albanian delegation at the Paris Peace Conference.
- 1937«Lahuta e Malcís» is published in full.
- 1940Dies on 30 December.
Edhè hâna do t' a dijë,
Edhè dielli do t' két pá,
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12 stops
1Start
Gjergj Fishta's house
On the table
- Petulla
- honey
- cheese
- water
- raki
Porsi kanga e zogut t'verës,
qi vallzon n'blerim të prillit;
2
Shporta e Zadrimës
On the table
- Byrek with onion and sun-dried tomatoes
- buttermilk
- water
Fusha t' gjâna e kodra t' blera,
Zijes s' mnershme larg kû âsht droja,
3Birthplace
Gjergj Fishta Memorial
On the table
- Cornbread with brine
- olives
- white wine
- water
Shqyp na vete, po pik' mâ para,
n'agim t'jetës kur kemi shkue,
4Guesthouse
Si n'Shpi Tande
On the table
- Laknor pie with rice
- quince juice
porsi i ambli flladi i erës,
qi lmon gjit e drandofillit;
5Workshop
Mobileri Koleci
On the table
- Polenta with beef sausage
- red wine
Nën nji qiellë përherë t' kullueme,
N' rreze e n' dritë përshkue unjí,
6Guesthouse
Me Ra
On the table
- Pogaçe bread
- goat cheese
- raki
Me gaz t' vet ktû i veshë Prendvera,
Si t' Parrizit t' larmet shtroja.
7Farm
Nardi's farm
On the table
- Pilaf with duck broth
- red wine
tue ndjekë flutra nëpër ara,
shqyp mâ s'pari kemi kndue:
8Guesthouse
Tringa
On the table
- Laknor pie with walnuts
- pomegranate juice
porsi drita plot uzdajë,
porsi gazi i pamashtri;
9Guesthouse
Koleci
On the table
- Laknor pie with pumpkin
- apple juice
Bjeshkë e male të blerueme
Si vigâj shtiellen n' ajrí.
10Guesthouse
Fishta
On the table
- Roasted chestnuts
- mulled wine
Në gjuhë shqype nanat tona
qi prej djepit na kanë thânun,
11Agritourism
Mrizi i Zanave
On the table
- Beef or pork pastërma
- kashkaval cheese
- Mrizi wine
Kroje t' kjarta e t' cemta gurra,
Tue rrëmbye npër mriza hale,
12Finish
Vitoria
On the table
- Përpeq
- grape must from the cask
- walnut liqueur
Ah! po; â' e ambël fjala e sajë,
porsi gjumi m'nji kërthi,
End of the trail
The trail ends at the Vitoria guesthouse
Getting there
Fishtë is in the Zadrima plain, near Lezhë.
- Tirana
- 1 h 15 min · 77 km
- Tirana Airport
- 1 h · 61 km
- Shkodër
- 40 min · 32 km
- Lezhë
- 25 min · 18 km
From the SH1 road, take the Blinisht exit. There is parking at the start. There is no organized transport.
Open the start in Google MapsThe drawn route is a draft.
Program
Three days, one trail
23Friday
October 2026Fishta's birthday · 155 years
Entry09:00–15:00
24Saturday
October 2026Entry09:00–15:00
25Sunday
October 2026Entry09:00–15:00
- Entry
- 09:00–15:00
- Length
- About 5 km
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Ticket
- 1000 lekë per person
- Children up to 12
- Free
Book
Book your spot
Booking helps us prepare food for everyone. You'll get a code to show at the start. Tickets are paid at the start, 1000 lekë per person. Children up to 12 go free.
Info
Good to know
Do I need to book?
Please book, so we can prepare food for everyone. Without a booking, you buy the ticket at the start.
How much does it cost?
1000 lekë per person. Children up to 12 go free. You pay at the start.
How long is the trail?
About 5 km and 2 hours, with short stops at each guesthouse. Entry is from 09:00 to 15:00.
Who is it suitable for?
Children, older visitors and pets are welcome. It is not suitable for strollers.
Where does it start, and is there parking?
At Gjergj Fishta's house in Fishtë, where there is parking. There is no organized transport.
How many people per booking?
Up to 15 people, adults and children together.
How do I show my ticket?
Show the code or QR code at the start. Lost it? Your name is enough.
What if it rains?
The trail goes ahead in any weather. Bring comfortable shoes and a rain jacket.