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Skopje Region

Matka Canyon – Matka Dam loop from Canyon Matka

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Macedonia
Skopje Region

Matka Canyon – Matka Dam loop from Canyon Matka

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Matka Canyon – Matka Dam loop from Canyon Matka

02:12

5.66km

320m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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After 5.31 km for 354 m

Waypoints

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146 m

View of Jasen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

414 m

St. Andrew's Church, Matka Canyon

Highlight • Religious Site

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 …

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485 m

Matka Canyon Boat Tours and Restaurant

Highlight • Canyon

You can actually ride a bike up to this point. Bike stands give you the right.
It is important to know that the Vrelo cave can only be reached and visited by this rear boat tour provider.

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709 m

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. …

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2.19 km

Matka canyon viewpoint near golden cross

Viewpoint

6

3.65 km

Monastery of St. George, Matka

Highlight • Religious Site

In the Holy Mother of God monastery, which is run by four nuns, traditional robes are sewn for the heads of the Orthodox Church worldwide. A nun with IT skills …

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4.29 km

Matka Dam

Highlight • Monument

8

4.90 km

Matka Dam

Highlight • Monument

9

5.00 km

Boat Trip and Hike at Matka Canyon

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One highlight stands out among all the other highlights of the gorge. The hike up to the St. Nikola Monastery is an absolute must! At least for fit hikers. To …

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5.66 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

1.04 km

670 m

619 m

602 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

1.02 km

977 m

670 m

244 m

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