HIKE TASTE ENJOY in Maleshevija
Destination
HIKE TASTE ENJOY in Maleshevija
6 Days /5 Overnights / 6 Hiking days and nature
This is a tour to enjoy nature with diverse and rare biodiversity, hiking with medium effort, tasting organic food prepared according to traditional recipes, cultural immersion and creating a retelling experience. Six days of a combination of hiking 4-6 hours on moderately steep mountain trails, exploring the endemic insectivorous plant Drosera Rotundifolia, a rock creation about which the locals tell an interesting legend. You will experience a real pampering of the sense of taste with the especially delicious food, you will have the opportunity to participate in the preparation of some recipes, you will visit a farm with sheep, you will taste cheese, honey and honey products. You will dine in traditional restaurants and stay in a hotel and guest house with traditional decoration and hospitality.
Character: Hiking, local products testing, workshops
Type: Guided tour
Demand detailed: Hiking time max 6 hours
Max distance: 22 km
Max elevation gain: 1932 m
Accommodation: double bed room in selected hotel, guesthouse, mountain hut
FAMILY PACKAGE: Customization to the family needs
Itinerary
Day 1 – Meeting in Skopje airport, transfer to Pehchevo and refreshment, snacks, fruits. Hiking tour starts from Pehchevo through Ramnoborje, Treščena Polena and ands in Pehchevo. Lunch in a traditional restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Ezerce ecosystem and the church of St. Peter and Paul. Dinner at traditional restaurant. Accommodation and overnight in a guesthouse in Pehchevo.
Character: Shuttle 3 hours, duration 2-4 hours, distance 6 km, ascent 201m, highest point 1161m.
Services: Shuttle services, mountain guide, a guide to the natural values of the region, lunch, fruits snacks, dinner and accommodation in guest house.
Day 2 – After breakfast short transfer to Educational Center in Negrevo starting point of the hiking tour. From Negrevo to Judovi Livadi where you will be able to see the insectivorous plant Drosera rotundiphilia, then through Vrtena Skala locality, we reach the peak of Kadiica the higiest peak of Vlaina Mountain. You will pass a sheep farm with a mandra, a traditional cheese making room. Tasting the most delicious Maleshevo cheese and Picnic at Treshcen Kamen picnic point. Then there is a continuous descent along the Pehchevska River until the end point Pehchevo. Workshop for soap handmade production. Traditional dinner. Accommodation and overnight in a guesthouse in Pehchevo.
Character: short transfer 10 min, duration 5 – 6 hours, distance 20 km, ascent 856m, highest point 1932m.
Services: Mountain guide, picnic, fruits snacks, tasting cheese, workshop, traditional dinner and accommodation in a guesthouse in Pehchevo.
Day 3 – After breakfast transfer to the locality Ravna Reka the starting point of the tour. The trail lead you through a forest of beech, pine trees and pastries near the highest peak on Maleshevo Mountains Chengino Kale. Picnic at the mountain and then biodiversity exploring time. You will see two lakes (puddles) with water throughout the year, with a max area of 40 m and rare species. The enjoyment continues at the source of the largest river in eastern Macedonia, Bregalnica. On the way back, we will visit the Pehchevo waterfalls carved along the river Bregalnica. Traditional dinner and accommodation and overnight at guest house.
Character: duration 6 hours, distance 22 km, ascent 902m, highest point 1752m.
Services: Shuttle services Mountain guide, traditional lunch, fruits snacks, traditional dinner and accommodation in a guesthouse in Pehchevo.
Day 4 – After breakfast short transfer to the starting point of the tour locality Ravna Reka. Trail passes through characteristic relief forms, Melovi created by erosion and breathtaking views throughout Maleshevia. We will finish the hike in the tourist settlement of Ablanica. From here you can visit a monastery and then you will have a traditional lunch. In the afternoon you will enjoy a walk in the charming town of Berovo. Traditional dinner and accommodation and overnight at hotel.
Character: duration 3 hours, distance 6,5 km, ascent 269m, highest point 1089m.
Services: Shuttle services, Mountain guide, traditional lunch, fruits snacks, traditional dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Berovo.
Day 5 – Breakfast at hotel and short transfer to the starting point of the tour, Berovo lake. On this path, also called Hut trail, hiking on a soft surface with a gentle slope you will have the opportunity to meet and feel the spirit of Maleševija, the way in which the people of Maleševija once lived and worked in harmony with nature. In one of the huts, you will taste homemade juices and marmalades from forest fruits. Your enjoyment of this rare nature ends in the town of Berovo, where you will taste traditional Maleshevо dishes. Your gastronomic enjoyment will be complemented by visiting and tasting the unique Maleševski honey at Kladenche api farm in the village of Vladimirovo. The last evening is reserved for enjoying the sounds of the accordion and the unique Macedonian music in the cultural center Goran Alacki in the village of Vladimirovo. Traditional dinner and accommodation and overnight at hotel.
Character: duration 3 hours, distance 8,5 km, ascent 336m, highest point 1276 m.
Services: Shuttle services, Mountain guide, traditional lunch, fruits snacks, tasting honey product, traditional dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Berovo.
Day 6 – Breakfast at hotel and short transfer to the starting point of the tour, Berovo lake. This is a trail for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful landscapes above the Berovo lake and in the arms of the pine forest on a soft surface with a gentle slope. The trail and your enjoyment of this rare nature ends in the town of Berovo, where you will taste traditional Maleshevо dishes. preparation for departure and transfer to Skopje airport
Character: Shuttle 3 hours, duration 3 hours, distance 7 km, ascent 269m, highest point 1088 m.
Services: Shuttle services, Mountain guide, traditional lunch, fruits snacks.
SERVICES
Included services:
- All mobility services from Skopje/ airport
- 5 Overnight stay in double room in selected hotel, guesthouse
- 6 Full board
- Guiding by UIMLA trained mountain leader
- Fruits, snacks during the tour
- Testing honey product, Workshops
- Expert advice during travel preparation
Not included services:
- Personal insurance
- Drinks
- Tickets, visits and activities outside the program
- Personal equipment
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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
Have Any Question?
Just contact us if you need more information about the tour.
- + 389 75 212 602
- guides.mk@gmail.com