Weekend on Shar Mountain
Destination
Weekend on Shar Mountain
Difficulty
Moderate
Best period
Late May to early November
AMAZING HIKING THROUGH THE BIGGEST MOUNTAIN RANGE IN MACEDONIA
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.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Hiking to Tito's Peak 2747 m and Leshnica Valley
Day 2 - Hiking to Karanikola Lake 2210 m
Program
Description of the program
Day 1 – Early morning meeting in Skopje. Transfer to mountain resort Popova Sapka (1700 m) . Hiking up 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 Sapka resort. Overnight in Popova Sapka.
Difficulty of the tour:
Duration of the tour:
7 to 9 hours
Length of the tour:
22 km
Starting point:
1700 meters
Uphill climbing:
1100 meters
Finish:
1800 meters
Required fitness:
Panoramas and landscapes:
Biodiversity:
Day 2 – Short morning transfer from Popova Sapka to village of Bozovce (1325 m), our starting point for the hike to Karanikola Lake (2210 m). We will visit one of the most beautiful glacial lakes on Shar Mountain. Hiking down is by the trail on the other side of the mountain finishing in the village of Veshalla (1245 m). At the end of hiking we will have tea at local tea house. Transfer to Skopje.
Difficulty of the tour:
Duration of the tour:
6 to 8 hours
Length of the tour:
14 km
Starting point:
1325 meters
Uphill climbing:
900 meters
Finish:
1245 meters
Required fitness:
Panoramas and landscapes:
Biodiversity:
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Highlights
- Climbing Tito's Peak highest on Shar Mountain
- Visiting high mountain villages
- Visiting glacial lake Karanikola
- Visit to local shepherd farms with traditional production of white cheese and dairy products.
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