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

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Macedonia

Skopje Region

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

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

03:18

8.59km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.51 km for 1.00 km

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2.47 km

Ruins of Sveti Nedela Church

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Great picnic area overlooking parts of the capital Skopje and down into the Matka Canyon on the Treska lake.

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2.65 km

View of Jasen Nature Reserve

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along the way there are views overlooking the valley

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3.51 km

St. Andrew's Church, Matka Canyon

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From here you can walk along the cliffs. In April 2024, however, it was not possible to reach the cave. The path is not particularly demanding, but you should make sure you have sturdy footwear. From here you can also explore the reservoir by kayak or motorboat. Various providers rent their boats there. There is also a restaurant and a toilet here.

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3.69 km

Matka Restaurant

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3.77 km

Matka Canyon

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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.

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Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

3.02 km

1.23 km

1.03 km

229 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.18 km

1.23 km

876 m

782 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

22°C

14°C

70 %

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

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Ruins of Sveti Nedela Church

View of Jasen Nature Reserve

St. Andrew's Church, Matka Canyon

Matka Restaurant

Matka Canyon

Matka Dam

Matka Dam

View of the Treska River

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