Hikers above a sea of clouds at sunrise

Hiking tours in Macedonia

Macedonia is about 80% mountains, with more than 80 peaks over 2,000 m. We guide day hikes from easy trails above Skopje to high mountain lakes.

Level
Easy to advanced
Duration
4 to 7 hours
Season
All year
Guide
Licensed mountain guide

Choose your hike

  • Easy

    Vodno to Matka Canyon

    • About 4 h
    • 13 km
    • Difficulty 2/5

    From Vodno up to the Millennium Cross, then down to Matka Canyon and the monastery of St. Nikola Šiševski. Add kayaking or Vrelo Cave, have lunch at Matka and ride back to Skopje by organised transport. Shorter versions: only Vodno, only Matka, or the cable car to the top.

  • Medium

    Skopska Crna Gora: Ljubanci to Crn Kamen

    • About 7 h
    • 18 km
    • Difficulty 3/5
    • 1,585 m

    A marked mountain trail from the village of Ljubanci to the peak of Crn Kamen. On the way down you can visit local monasteries, then have lunch at the ethno restaurant Chardak.

  • Advanced

    Jakupica: Salakovski Lakes

    • About 7 h
    • 15 km
    • Difficulty 3/5
    • 2,180 m

    From the village of Patiška Reka up to the Salakovski Lakes, with a long break at the water. On the way back you can visit the monastery of St. Marko by the Markova Reka.

  • Winter

    Snowshoe and winter hikes

    • December to March
    • Small groups

    Snowy ridges and summits on Macedonia’s high mountains, with a guide who knows the winter routes. We choose the route by the snow and the weather.

What’s included

  • Licensed mountain guide
  • A route planned for your group
  • Transport from Skopje on request

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or trail shoes
  • Layers and a rain jacket
  • Water, snacks and sun protection

Questions before you book

How fit do I need to be?

For the Vodno to Matka tour, normal fitness is enough. The medium and advanced tours mean 6 to 7 hours on the trail.

Can you pick us up in Skopje?

Yes. We arrange transport to the start of the trail and back.

What if the weather is bad?

Safety first. If the mountain forecast is bad, we change the route or the date.

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