Hiking Trip in Macedonia
Explore three national parks, hike scenic trails, visit UNESCO-protected areas, and enjoy authentic food and wine. This adventure blends nature, culture, and history—perfect for active travelers. Contact your guide today to book your trip!
Group
5 Days
May - Nov
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Hike through three of Macedonia’s breathtaking national parks
- Discover Skopje on a guided city tour of the capital
- Savor traditional cuisine and locally produced wines
Description
Join a five-day journey through Macedonia’s most stunning mountain regions, combining scenic hikes, cultural landmarks, and local flavors. This trip takes you across three national parks, through UNESCO-protected landscapes, and into strictly preserved areas rich in endemic flora.
Enjoy moderate hikes with incredible views, taste authentic Macedonian cuisine and local wines, and visit historical sites like the St. John the Baptist Monastery. You’ll also explore Skopje, the dynamic capital city, on a guided tour.
Perfect for active travelers seeking a mix of nature, culture, and adventure in a lesser-known gem of the Balkans.
Get in touch to reserve your spot or ask any questions—we’d love to guide you!
Price includes
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Popova Shapka
We’ll greet you at Skopje Airport—exact meeting time will depend on your arrival schedule. If time allows, you can join an optional city tour of Skopje before heading toward the mountains.
From the city, we’ll transfer to the mountain resort of Popova Shapka, located at 1,700 meters above sea level on Shar Mountain.
A welcome dinner will be served at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay in Popova Shapka.
Day 2: Hike to Tito’s Peak & Transfer to Mavrovo
After breakfast, we begin our trek to Tito’s Peak (2,747 m), following the summer route through alpine meadows rich in endemic flora and some of the most breathtaking panoramas in Macedonia. Once we descend, we’ll transfer to Mavrovo National Park, where you’ll be accommodated for the night. Dinner and overnight in Mavrovo.
Hike Details:
- Duration: 7–9 hours
- Distance: 24 km
- Elevation gain: 1,100 m
- Start: 1,700 m | Finish: 1,400 m
- Required fitness: Moderate to high
- Highlights: Panoramic views, rich biodiversity
Day 3: Summit of Golem Korab
Following breakfast, we drive to Strezimir Watchtower, the starting point for our hike to Golem Korab (2,764 m), the highest peak in both Macedonia and Albania. The standard summer trail takes around four hours to the summit and 3–4 hours back. Based on group interest and ability, alternative routes may be offered. After the hike, there’s an option to explore the Adzina Reka area to see endemic conifer species and visit the historic Bigorski Monastery, dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Hike Details:
- Duration: 7–9 hours
- Distance: 19 km
- Elevation gain: 1,400 m
- Start/Finish: 1,450 m
- Required fitness: High
- Highlights: Highest peak in Macedonia, diverse flora, cultural sites
Day 4: Hike to Lera & Return to Skopje
A short 4x4 ride takes us to Dingova Crkva, the starting point of our relaxed hike to Lera Peak. The route meanders through scenic pastures at the southwestern edge of the Shar massif. After reaching the summit, there’s an option to visit a local shepherd’s hut or take a brief side hike to the Adzina Reka springs. After the hike, we return to Skopje for hotel check-in and enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional national restaurant.
Hike Details:
- Duration: 4–6 hours
- Distance: 16 km
- Elevation gain: 400 m
- Start/Finish: 1,700 m
- Required fitness: Moderate
- Highlights: Scenic trails, cultural interaction, natural springs
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Skopje Airport for your return flight. Depending on your flight time, additional optional activities may be arranged.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Poles
Sunglasses
Proper clothing and gear are essential for a safe and successful mountain trip. While there are certain items and travel clothes you may need for your journey, not all of them will be necessary during the actual mountain tour. These extra items can be left at your hotel and picked up after the tour—bringing a lightweight, foldable bag for this purpose is highly recommended.
For a detailed packing list, feel free to contact us.
About the guide
Kostantin
5.0
(3)
Mountain Leader
I have 25 years of guiding experience. I'm a President of Macedonian association of international mountain leaders, member of UIMLA. I'm owner and manager of adventure travel company Mountain Experience.
I'm living my dream to share the beauties of the mountains with the clients from all over the world.
Languages
| Slovenian | English | Bulgarian
Certificates
UIMLA
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