Hike the Highest Peaks of Macedonia
Hike to the three highest peaks of North Macedonia
This hiking adventure takes you to the most impressive summits in Macedonia: Korab Peak (2764 m), Titov Vrv (2747 m), and Pelister Peak (2601 m). Beyond hiking, this is an immersion in culture, tradition, and history — with evenings spent in historic towns, authentic mountain villages, and enjoying local hospitality and food.
Basic Tour Information
- Total Duration: 8 days | 6 hiking days
- Group Size: 1–8 people per guide
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Hike Range: 4–9 hours per day
- Best Time: Mid June – early November
- Customizable: Yes – difficulty, rest days, and duration can be adjusted
- Accommodation: This is a round trip and you will visit different regions and mountains in Macedonia. We will have transfers from different areas and cities with durations of 20 minutes to 2 hours. We stay in three-star hotels with comfortable rooms.
- Weather: Variable – be prepared for sun, rain, and fog
- Arrival at Skopje Airport and meet your guide
- Optional: Short sightseeing tour of Skopje or hiking in Matka canyon
- Transfer to Popova Shapka ski resort
- Overnight in a comfortable mountain hotel
- Start and end at Popova Shapka
- Distance: 21 km | Duration: 7–9 hours | Elevation gain: 1050 m
- Summit the highest peak of the Šar Mountains
- Afternoon transfer to Mavrovo National Park
- Accommodation in Mavrovo National Park.
- Early transfer to trailhead (45 min drive)
- Border police check-in (required for Korab area)
- Distance: 19 km | Duration: 8–9 hours | Elevation gain: 1325 m
- Climb the tallest peak of Macedonia and Albania
- Return to Mavrovo accommodation
- Morning transfer (30 min) to Bitushe village (1030 m)
- Trail through dense beech woodland to Lake Lokuv
- Reach Velivare near the Macedonia-Albania border
- Optional approach to Velivar Peak (2373 m)
- Descent and transfer (2 hrs) to Ohrid
- Stop for coffee and visit St. John the Baptist Monastery
- Sunset sailing on Lake Ohrid
- Boat trip to St. Naum Monastery
- Kayaking along the coast
- Lakeside restaurants and stroll through the old town
- Morning checkout and 40-minute drive to trailhead at 1560 m
- Hike to Magaro Peak (2255 m), the highest point in Galichica NP
- Stunning views of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa
- Descent and 1-hour drive to Bitola (optional café stop by Prespa Lake)
- Drive (20 min) to trailhead at Pelister Info Center (1360 m)
- Summit Pelister Peak (2601 m) – panoramic views over Macedonia, Greece, and Bulgaria
- Final hike of the trip
- After hike: transfer to Skopje (2.5 hrs), overnight stay
Journey Day by Day
Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Popova Shapka
Day 2 – Hike to Titov Vrv (2747 m)
Day 3 – Hike to Mount Korab (2764 m)
Day 4 – Hike to Velivar Ridge & Transfer to Ohrid
Hiking Details: 16 km | 7–8 hrs | 1343 m elevation gain | Moderate difficulty
Day 5 – Rest Day in Ohrid
Take time to relax and enjoy the cultural beauty and nature of Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several leisure activities are available:
Day 6 – Hike to Magaro Peak (Galichica National Park)
Distance: 8.5 km | Duration: 4–5 hours | Elevation gain: 700 m | Difficulty: Moderate
Day 7 – Hike to Pelister Peak (2601 m)
Distance: 22 km | Duration: 7–8 hours | Elevation gain: 1240 m | Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 8 – Departure
Morning transfer to Skopje International Airport for your departure flight.