Mavrovo National Park

Alpine peaks, a deep gorge and lakes in western North Macedonia

The Radika gorge runs for more than 25 km between the Šar, Korab and Bistra mountains, with vertical cliffs above 300 m. The park also holds the highest waterfall in the Balkans and Mount Korab, the highest peak in North Macedonia.

1Mount Korab (Голем Кораб)At 2,764 m, the highest peak in North Macedonia, shown on its national emblem.
2Korab Falls (Корапски водопад)The highest waterfall in the Balkans, strongest in spring when snow melts.
3Saint Jovan Bigorski MonasteryFounded in 1020, noted for its wood-carved iconostasis of 1829 to 1835.

Things to do

  • On footHike towards Mount Korab (2,764 m) from Trnica or the border police station
  • On footWalk to Korab Falls (Korapski vodopad) from Bibaj, Nistrovo or Žužnje
  • On the waterSwim, boat or fish on Lake Mavrovo in summer
  • Try thisJoin a ranger-guided tour of Bunec Safari Park
  • In the snowSki at Zare Lazarevski on Mount Bistra in winter
Mount Korab (Голем Кораб)
Mount Korab (Голем Кораб)
Korab Falls (Корапски водопад)
Korab Falls (Корапски водопад)
Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery
Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery

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North Macedonia Est. 1949 Size 731 km² Highest 2,764 m Protected area category: IUCN II

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