Mavrovi Anovi

• The Gorna Reka Trail begins at the tourist information point in Mavrovi Anovi.
• It passes through three villages and offers panoramic views of the Gorna Reka region.
• For the most part, it follows a wide, paved forest road and is signposted with trail markers and direction signs.
• The Mavrovo National Park Information Center in Mavrovi Anovi provides route maps.

The route connects a clearly named starting point in Mavrovi Anovi with a trail that passes through three villages. Along the way, the focus is on scenic impressions and panoramic views of Gorna Reka.

For the most part, the Gorna Reka Trail follows a wide, paved forest road. Trail markers and direction signs mark the route, making it easy to follow. Check local conditions before setting out.

The wider travel destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša includes Duf Waterfall, at the end of Duf Gorge; it is about 25 meters high. A marked path leads from the center of Rostuše through the gorge to Duf Waterfalls. The walk is listed as taking approximately 30 minutes. The path is considered easy to walk, but is steep in several places and secured with a wooden railing. These details go together: the approximate walking time is a guide, while the steep sections remain important to consider when planning your visit.

Another hiking trail in the wider travel destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša begins at the ski center in Mavrovo and ends at the Chavkarnik locality near the sheepfold. Its start and end points distinguish this route from the hike through Duf Gorge and the Gorna Reka Trail in Mavrovi Anovi.

The cultural destinations also have different schedules. The Galichnik Wedding Festival takes place every year on St. Peter’s Day, July 12; the Art Colony in Galichnik is held annually in August. Check the latest announcements for each event before your trip.

St. Nicholas Church in Mavrovo was built in 1857 on what was then the existing field of Mavrovo. It was flooded in 1957 during the construction of the Mavrovo hydroelectric facilities. The church becomes visible only in rare cases, when the lake level drops. This makes the church’s history a different experience from the annually scheduled events in Galichnik: its visibility depends on a rare water level.

In the wider travel destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša, Sharkova Dupka Cave can be visited in organized groups. An illuminated metal staircase leads to the first underground chamber. Confirm current arrangements before visiting so you can take this access requirement into account when planning.

The Mavrovo National Park Information Center in Mavrovi Anovi provides route maps. If you want to rely on a map when planning, check in advance whether one is available for your visit. For the Gorna Reka Trail, the route through three villages, the direction signs, and the paved forest road provide practical guidance; for Duf Waterfall, this includes the approximate walking time, the marked path, and the steep sections.

Discover more destinations: Leunovo, Janche, Rostushe, Lazaropole, Galichnik, Trebishte, Mavrovo, Nikiforovo.

Where does the Gorna Reka Trail begin?

The trail begins at the tourist information point in Mavrovi Anovi and passes through three villages. For the most part, it follows a wide, paved forest road and is signposted with trail markers and direction signs.

When do the events in Galichnik take place?

The Galichnik Wedding Festival takes place every year on July 12, St. Peter’s Day. The Art Colony in Galichnik is held every year in August. Check the latest announcements before your trip.

When is St. Nicholas Church in Mavrovo visible?

The church, which was flooded in 1957, becomes visible in rare cases when the lake level drops. It was built in 1857 on what was then the existing field of Mavrovo.

For the wider travel overview: Mavrovo and Rostuša.