Beaches & Lakes · Our pick
Lake Mavrovo
Forest and peaks
A mountain lake at about 1,200 metres, ringed by forest and high peaks.
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Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Lake Mavrovo
Lake Mavrovo lies at about 1,200 metres in the heart of Mavrovo National Park, protected since 1949 and ringed by the ridges of Bistra and Šar Planina. Quiet roads and paths follow its shores past forests and peaks, and in summer the water is good for swimming and paddling. Anglers can fish the lake and the Radika river within the park in season, from February to October. In winter, the ski slopes around Mavrovo and its villages come into their own, making it a year-round escape.
Our take
- About 1,200 metres
- Walking and cycling
- Summer swimming
- Address
- Mavrovo, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Skopje guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lake Mavrovo before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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