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Galicica National Park – View of Lake Ohrid loop from Galicica National Park

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Macedonia

Southwestern Region

Galicica National Park – View of Lake Ohrid loop from Galicica National Park

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Galicica National Park – View of Lake Ohrid loop from Galicica National Park

03:52

7.38km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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22 m

Galicica National Park

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The Galičica Mountains, located between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, have been a national park since 1958. The Magaro (north of the pass road is the highest mountain here at …

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Magaro Hiking Area

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In the Galicica National Park there are some hiking trails of approx. 1 to 5 hours in length in the area around Mount Magaro. A fee must be paid at …

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2.00 km

Start of the Magaro Circular Trail

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To the right up through steeper but unproblematic terrain to the metal plate

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2.50 km

Mountain Wildflowers

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Many flowers above the tree line.

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2.52 km

Mount Magaro

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There was still a lot of snow at this time of the year. You can look at three countries: Albania, North Macedonia and Greece. You can also enjoy the view of Ohrid and Lake Prespa.

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3.23 km

View of Lake Ohrid

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3.54 km

Магаро

Peak

4.34 km

Steep Descent on Mount Magaro

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If you head clockwise up Magaro, you'll descend through a long, narrow gully that requires surefootedness. It's still easy to walk, and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view down the mountain.

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7.38 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.50 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

32°C

15°C

12 %

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Comments

August 24, 2023,Auf den Magaro

For the 3rd time on the Magaro - beautiful in every season, different and always worth the effort. A magnificent view of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa from the summit. Albania also only a few hundred meters away. A varied round tour that is easy to walk. Also well signposted if you still know your way around. The journey from …

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June 1, 2025,Auf den Vrv Magaro - ein Traumründchen

If you're in Ohrid and have time, you should drive to Galicica National Park and hike from there to Magaro. Today was my third time – and I've been thrilled each time. From an altitude of 2,254 meters, you have a fantastic view of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, which feeds the former. A few hundred meters from the summit, …

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Galicica National Park – View of Lake Ohrid loop from Galicica National Park

Galicica National Park

Magaro Hiking Area

Start of the Magaro Circular Trail

Mountain Wildflowers

Mountain View

Mount Magaro

View of Lake Ohrid

Steep Descent on Mount Magaro

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