When we set out to spend two weeks travelling independently through North Macedonia, our plan was simple: explore the cities and historical sites but also dive into the country’s wild landscapes. Buses and the occasional taxi carried us across the country, while our hiking boots took us into the mountains in search of the best day hikes in North Macedonia.
We were also looking for some mountain training ahead of a research trip to Switzerland later that year. What we wanted were proper trails with some altitude. In the end, we managed to do three very different day hikes in three different national parks: Shar Mountains National Park near Tetovo, Mavrovo National Park, and Pelister National Park near Bitola.
This post gives an overview of the North Macedonian hiking trails we did, along with some useful information to help you experience them for yourself.
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