Mountain bikers riding up an autumn grass ridge

Medium mountain bike tours near Skopje

Off-road day rides from Skopje for riders with good fitness: no technical skills needed, just the legs for 40 to 45 km.

  • DurationAbout 6 hours
  • Distance40 to 45 km
  • LevelGood fitness
  • StartSkopje

Three routes

  1. 01

    Vodno and the Millennium Cross to Canyon Matka

    Off-road over Vodno to the Millennium Cross on Krstovar peak, on to Canyon Matka for lunch, and back along the Treska and Vardar rivers. Good fitness needed, no technical skills.

    • Duration: About 6 hours
    • Distance: 45 km
  2. 02

    Karadjica mountain lodge

    Mostly on mountain trails, through small villages and along the Kadina river, then a long climb to the Karadjica lodge and its view. After lunch we ride back to Skopje or stay the night at the lodge. Very good fitness needed.

    • Duration: About 6 hours
    • Distance: 40 km
  3. 03

    Off-road on Skopska Crna Gora

    Monasteries and mountain trails: we visit the monastery of St. Ilija and ride to Ramno, the highest point of Skopska Crna Gora. Then along the ridge to Aracinovo, or down one of the trails to the villages below.

    • Duration: About 6 hours
    • Distance: 40 km

Questions and answers

How fit do I need to be?

Good fitness for the Vodno to Matka ride and very good fitness for Karadjica. You do not need technical skills.

Can we stay overnight?

Yes. On the Karadjica tour you can stay the night at the mountain lodge.

Can I ride on an e-MTB?

Many of our tours can be ridden on e-MTBs. Ask when you book.

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