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Galičica National Park
Two lakes, one view
The mountain park between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, with a pass road overlooking both.
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About Galičica National Park
Declared a national park in 1958, Galičica spreads over about 24,000 hectares of mountain between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, rising from the lakeshores to 2,265 metres, with Magaro at 2,254 metres its best-known peak. Porous limestone carries Prespa’s water underground to the springs of Ohrid, and the park is a biodiversity hotspot, with about 1,600 types of vascular plants and more than 3,000 animal taxa. Drive the panoramic road over the Galičica pass, hike to Magaro, or visit Golem Grad. In high summer, check the fire-season rules: forest visits may need online registration.
Our take
- Views of two lakes
- Hiking trails
- Wildflower meadows
- Address
- Galičica, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Skopje guide
- Price guide
- € (national parks price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Galičica National Park before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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