TASTE OF MACEDONIA
Destination
TASTE OF MACEDONIA
Difficulty
Moderate
Best period
Late May to early November
FIVE DAYS HIKING TRIP IN MACEDONIA
Introduction journey to the Macedonian mountains, food and wine. For a period of five days we will visit the most beautiful mountain scenery in the country, will be familiar with local culture and enjoy the memorable sights and landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Skopje airport and transfer to mountain resort Popova Sapka
Day 2 - National Park Shar Mountain - hiking to Tito's Peak 2747 m
Day 3 - National Park Mavrovo - hiking to peak Golem Korab 2764 m
Day 4 - National Park Mavrovo - hiking to Lera peak 2197 m
Day 5 - Skopje city tour, transfer to Skopje airport and fly back
Program
Description of the program
Day 1 – We will meet at Skopje airport. Meeting time depend of arrival flight to Skopje airport. Optional city tour in Skopje depended from flight schedule. After city tour we will have transfer to mountain resort Popova Sapka on Shar Mountain situated at altitude of 1700 m. Welcome dinner will be served in a hotel. Overnight in Popova Sapka.
Day 2 – After breakfast we will start hike to Tito’s Peak (2747 m). We will climb it by the summer trail passing through areas with endemic flora and one of the best panoramas and landscapes in Macedonia. From Tito’s Peak we will hike back to Popova Shapka, followed by transportation to Mavrovo National Park. Accommodation, dinner, and overnight stay in Mavrovo.
Difficulty of the tour:
Duration of the tour:
7 to 9 hours
Length of the tour:
24 km
Starting point:
1700 meters
Uphill climbing:
1100 meters
Finish:
1400 meters
Required fitness:
Panoramas and landscapes:
Biodiversity:
Day 3 – After breakfast we will have transfer to starting point of the hike to peak Golem Korab at the Strezimir watchtower. The hike to the summit of Golem Korab, the highest peak in Macedonia and Albania, is usually done via the so-called summer trail. However, depending on the clients’ interests and fitness levels, we offer other options as well. The ascent to the summit under normal summer conditions takes about four hours, and the hike back, depending on the chosen route, takes from three to four hours. After the hiking tour, we offer the opportunity to visit the locality of Adzina Reka, where you can see the local endemic species of conifers, as well as a visit to the Bigorski Monastery, one of the oldest in the Balkans, dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Difficulty of the tour:
Duration of the tour:
7 to 9 hours
Length of the tour:
19 km
Starting point:
1450 meters
Uphill climbing:
1400 meters
Finish:
1450 meters
Required fitness:
Panoramas and landscapes:
Biodiversity:
Day 4 – The day begins with a thirty-minute 4х4 transfer to a place called Dingova Crkva, where the leisurely hike to the summit of Lera starts. This hike follows a gentle trail that passes through the unique pastures of the southwestern end of the Shar Mountain massif. After reaching the summit, there is an option to visit one of the local shepherds’ huts or take a short additional hike to the springs of Adzina Reka.Transfer to Skopje, accommodation in the hotel and dinner in national restaurant. Overnight in Skopje.
Difficulty of the tour:
Duration of the tour:
4 to 6 hours
Length of the tour:
16 km
Starting point:
1700 meters
Uphill climbing:
400 meters
Finish:
1700 meters
Required fitness:
Panoramas and landscapes:
Biodiversity:
Day 5 – Transfer to Skopje airport and fly back. Additional activities can be added depending of the departure flight time.
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Highlights
- Hiking in three national parks
- Visit strictly protected areas with endemic flora
- Enjoying traditional food and local wines
- Hiking above UNESCO protected area
- Visit Monastery St. John the Baptiste
- City tour in Skopje, capital of Macedonia
Have Any Question?
Just contact us if you need more information about the tour.
- + 389 75 212 602
- guides.mk@gmail.com
Equipment
Everybody has to know that the right clothing and equipment is essential for a successful mountain trip. There will be some items and travel clothes which you will want to pack for the journey which will not be required on the tour in the mountains, so these may be left at your hotel and collected at the end, a light fold away small bag is useful for these items.
The following list is a combination of suggestion, advice and our experience of what you will need. For additional information’s do not hesitate to contact us.
This is what we think essential for safety and basic comfort.
Navigation
- Compass
- Map
Sun protection
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Sunglasses
Clothing – warm weather
- Wicking T – shirt (synthetic or wool)
- Wicking underwear
- Quick – drying pants or shorts
- Long – sleeve shirt (protecting from sun, bugs)
- Rainwear (jackets, pants – waterproof and breathable)
- Sun – shielding hat
- Bandana or Buff
Clothing cool weather
- Wicking long – sleeve T – shirt
- Wicking long underwear
- Hat, cap, skullcap, balaclava or headband
- Gloves or mittens
- Rainwear (jackets, pants – waterproof and breathable)
- Fleece jacket or vest, and pants
Footwear
- Hiking Boots suited to terrain and conditions
- Trekking socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
- Gaiters (for snow conditions)
Other
- Backpack 30 – 45 liters
- Trekking poles
- Energy food and beverages
- Water bottle or camelback
- Nylon cord (5 meters)
- First aid kit
- Knife or multi – tool, duct tape strips
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Camera
- Wet wipes and toilet rolls
- Small Ziploc plastic boxes
- Notebook & Pencil
- Money belt