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Skopje Region

Matka Canyon – Monastery of St. George, Matka loop from Canyon Matka

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Macedonia
Skopje Region

Matka Canyon – Monastery of St. George, Matka loop from Canyon Matka

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Matka Canyon – Monastery of St. George, Matka loop from Canyon Matka

02:02

5.64km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 8, 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 5.30 km for 350 m

Waypoints

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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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667 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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701 m

Jasen Dam

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A dam with great views of the canyon.

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1.30 km

Matka Dam

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1.94 km

Monastery of St. George, Matka

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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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3.41 km

Golden Cross Viewpoint Over Matka Canyon

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It's an easy way to get a wonderful view of Matka Canyon.

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4.91 km

Matka Dam

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North Macedonia's oldest dam or power plant on the Treska River from 1937/1938

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5.01 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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5.64 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.82 km

1.04 km

729 m

700 m

369 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

976 m

877 m

700 m

282 m

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Friday 23 October

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