Drin River in Struga – Source of the Black Drin loop from Struga

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Drin River in Struga – Source of the Black Drin loop from Struga

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Drin River in Struga – Source of the Black Drin loop from Struga

03:17

42.6km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.98 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

Drin River in Struga

Highlight • River

Beginning of the river through Struga. Water is crystal clear, lots of fish. Kids enjoy jumping off the bridge here

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1.85 km

Swans at Lake Ohrid

Highlight • Lake

Swans are always majestic.

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1.90 km

Weir from Lake Ohrid to the Drin River

Highlight • Structure

The drainage system with the wooden beams is worth seeing.

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1.99 km

Source of the Black Drin

Highlight • River

Struga is the source of the Black Drin, which later becomes the Drin together with the White Drin and is one of the most important rivers in Albania.

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3.02 km

Beach Aquarius

Beach

11.3 km

Lakeside Camping Spot at Lake Ohrid

Highlight • Lake

Sorry this is the wrong place. The right place is down by the lake, at the end of the cycle path

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15.2 km

Albania–North Macedonia Border Crossing

Highlight • Structure

40.4 km

Struga Mosque

Highlight • Religious Site

The mosque is visible from afar.

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42.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

10.7 km

9.60 km

3.76 km

115 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

19.4 km

1.75 km

157 m

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

14°C

6°C

39 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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