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Natural Monuments

Matka Canyon

Natural Monuments

Matka Canyon

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Matka Canyon

Hiking

4.9

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Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Skopje Region, Macedonia

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Tips

June 11, 2025

Mountain biking

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. …

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April 26, 2021

Hiking

There are as many hiking opportunities along the gorge as your heart desires. Some of the routes lead to monasteries or monastery ruins all around. For example, you can reach the ruins of the Matka Monastery (on the river side of the restaurant) in an hour and a half.

If you want to visit a monastery without taking on the burden of a strenuous march, the St. Andreas (right in front of the restaurant) is open to you.

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October 11, 2022

Hiking

Small place below the reservoir. The parking lots are there. (Free.) Also several restaurants.

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Matka Canyon – Matka Canyon loop from Canyon Matka

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View of the Mountain Slopes – Matka Canyon loop from Canyon Matka

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#3.

Matka Canyon – View of the Treska River loop from Matka Farm RV Camping Area, Matka, Nordmazedonien

8.59km

03:18

480m

480m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 330 m

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Monday 2 November

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94 %

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It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Skopje Region, Macedonia

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