Ohrid Lakeside Promenade – St. Sophia Church, Ohrid loop from Ohrid

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Ohrid Lakeside Promenade – St. Sophia Church, Ohrid loop from Ohrid

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Ohrid Lakeside Promenade – St. Sophia Church, Ohrid loop from Ohrid

02:05

7.15km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.89 km for 415 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.52 km

Ancient Theater of Ohrid

Highlight • Historical Site

The ancient theater of Ohrid is from Hellenistic times. It was 200 BC. It is the only Hellenistic theater in the country since the other three are from Roman times in Scupi, Stobi and Heraklea Lynkestis. Source: Wikipedia

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2.05 km

Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid

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The ruins of the castle of Tsar Samuil (Bulgaria) (958-1014), built on the walls of an ancient fortress, dominate the city today

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2.56 km

Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon, Ohrid

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Historic Byzantine church, considered one of the holiest churches in the region.

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3.66 km

View of Lake Ohrid

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4.14 km

Ohrid Lakeside Promenade

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central point in Ohrid. From here start various activities such as hiking tours, boat trips, fishing trips and much more.
There are also a variety of bars and restaurants. Highly …

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5.28 km

Early Christian Basilica of St. Clement, Ohrid

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5.38 km

St. Sophia Church, Ohrid

Highlight • Religious Site

The visit is definitely worth it.
The entrance fee is currently 150 denars, or 3 euros.
Paying with Macedonian denars is definitely the better option.

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5.63 km

St. Mary Perivlepta (St. Clement) Church, Ohrid

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The year of construction (in the time of the Byzantine Emperor Andronicus II Paleologus) is determined by the text in the inscription above the entrance. The church is a wonderful …

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6.46 km

Viewpoint

7.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

3.24 km

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

1.08 km

390 m

307 m

290 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

20°C

11°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2025,🇲🇰 Streifzug durch Ohrid

Today, we had ample opportunity to see why Ohrid and its lake have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status since 1979. Numerous sights lay along our route, from remnants from the Ottoman period to many Orthodox churches and the ancient Samuil Fortress.
Immediately after breakfast, we set off and walked through the picturesque old town up to the upper city …

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