Weekend Trip in Macedonia
Hiking
One of the best ways to explore the Shar Mountain National Park in two days is to climb its highest peak – Titov Vrv (Tito’s Peak), standing at 2747 meters, and to visit the Karanikolichko Lake, one of the glacial lakes still referred to as the “eyes of Shar Mountain”. The dose of mountain experiences is high, with hiking activities and accompanying experiences concentrated, and the landscapes unique. Such is Shar Mountain, typical of the mountains in the Western Balkans, but very different and specific unto itself. It’s a magic that must be experienced.
If there’s one region that can rightfully be called a mountain gem in the Western Balkans, it’s undoubtedly Mavrovo National Park. The weekend tour in Mavrovo encompasses two exclusive mountain curiosities in the region – the ascent of the highest peak in Macedonia and Albania, Golem Korab, standing at 2764 meters, and the climbing of Medenica Peak, at 2163 meters.
The former is unique for its height and the wilderness of its surroundings, while the latter is rich in history and numerous stories about the life and customs of the local Mijak population. The attitude towards the mountains in general, before and after this hiking adventure, will never be the same.
