スコピエ地方での周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Stylish architecture!

You really have to look to spot the swimmer.

Board game cafe - nice to sit and play in the evening

At the beginning of the Matka Canyon, there are various stalls, then a narrow path leads along the cliffs past the dam to the oldest artificial lake in the country. There, you can continue by boat or enjoy a meal and a drink at the restaurant. When I was there on a Monday, it was relatively quiet, so it was possible to cycle into the gorge. During peak season or on weekends, this would probably be impossible. There are ten caves in the Matka Canyon, the shortest of which is 20 meters long and the longest 176 meters. Visitors and tourists can explore the Vrelo Cave during a 20-minute boat ride in the Matka Canyon.

It can get very crowded on weekends in spring and summer, with cars and tour buses backing up the small access road. But the views and scenery are incredibly beautiful. The water of the Treska River, which flows through the gorge, is ice-cold even in summer. A refreshing dip is still worthwhile. Worthwhile: There's a 20-km hiking trail from Vodno to the Matka Gorge and vice versa, offering breathtaking views of the gorge and the surrounding area. For example, you can hike from Skopje to the gorge and then take a taxi back.

It can get very crowded on weekends in spring and summer, with cars and tour buses backing up the small access road. But the views and scenery are incredibly beautiful. The water of the Treska River, which flows through the gorge, is ice-cold even in summer. A refreshing dip is still worthwhile. Worthwhile: There's a 20-km hiking trail from Vodno to the Matka Gorge and vice versa, offering breathtaking views of the gorge and the surrounding area. For example, you can hike from Skopje to the gorge and then take a taxi back.

A good starting point for a hike to the cable car or directly to the summit of Vodno. Several trails lead uphill from here. Caution: Some are for mountain bikers or are used by them. There is a parking lot here where you can leave your car.

In keeping with his significance in European historiography, the monument to Alexander of Macedon—early honored with the nickname THE GREAT—must be impressive in its sheer size, which naturally dominates the entire square. High above the city's visitors, he sits in a fighting pose on his rearing horse, depicted as a successful general, his naked sword raised in his hand against the (imaginary) enemy.