St. Sophia Church, Ohrid – Lake Ohrid loop from Municipality of Ohrid

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Macedonia

Southwestern Region

St. Sophia Church, Ohrid – Lake Ohrid loop from Municipality of Ohrid

Easy

4.3

(3)

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St. Sophia Church, Ohrid – Lake Ohrid loop from Municipality of Ohrid

01:53

7.41km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.62 km for 34 m

After 5.77 km for 34 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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2.70 km

Waterfront View of Ohrid

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.81 km

Statue of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Highlight • Monument

The brothers Cyril and Methodius, who came from Thessaloniki in the Eastern Roman Empire at the time, were Byzantine scholars and priests. They jointly carried out Christian missions among Slavic peoples in the 9th century, which is why they are called the Apostles of the Slavs. They created the first script for the Old Slavic language - the Glagolitic alphabet. Their work had a great influence on the cultural development of the Slavs. After their deaths, their students continued the missionary work among other Slavic peoples. In the Orthodox Church, they are venerated as saints with the attribute of being equal to the apostles. Pope John Paul II declared them patrons of Europe in 1980.

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3.42 km

Ancient Amphitheater at Church of St. Sophia

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a great view of the Church of Sveta Sophia.

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3.53 km

St. Sophia Church, Ohrid

Highlight • Religious Site

The visit is definitely worth it.
The entrance fee is currently 150 denars, or 3 euros.
Paying with Macedonian denars is definitely the better option.

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3.75 km

Lake Ohrid

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Lake Ohrid is a vast body of water with an area of 358 km².

It is the second largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the oldest in the world. It lies mostly in North Macedonia and partly in Albania. The water level is at an altitude of 695 meters and it has a maximum depth of 288 meters.

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3.91 km

Ohrid Lakeside Promenade

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central point in Ohrid. From here start various activities such as hiking tours, boat trips, fishing trips and much more.
There are also a variety of bars and restaurants. Highly recommended is the Ohrid trout, which reminds of the Canadian salmon trout with its solid, pink flesh.

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4.32 km