MOUNT KORAB – CHARGE THE BATTERIES AND REFRESH THE MIND
There are days when you only want to free your mind, turn off the phone and relax from the dynamics of urban living. Imagine a terrace overlooking the vast green spaces or the foothills of a city, blue sky, fresh air, a sound of crackling fire in the fireplace. Mountain escape has something really reassuring. Any new return to the surroundings of Korab is a new experience. Let’s start from the road that passes through the mountain – a trees in all shades of colour depending on the period of the year you go. Spring and summer nature portrays the whole shadow of color and sensations. All the shades of green in the spring and all the shades from yellow to red in the autumn. On the road you can find a fox, rabbit, squirrel or dog, which is most often fed to all residents in the area. A cruise is a journey whose purpose is not to arrive but a constant journey. A person does not know what to absorb. Let’s start with clean air – Korab is a mountain with the highest peak in the Republic of Macedonia. Macedonia – Golem Korab. It is interesting that during the development of the digital geographic map of the Republic of Macedonia by Japanese experts it was determined that Golem Korab is higher than what is official data, and according to the surveys it is higher than 88 meters, but it has not yet been officially confirmed. Unique nature with impressive forests that contain more than 100 rare species of trees, rich in wild teas, herbs, fruits that can easily be collected by hand. The mountain is home to many animals, especially bears that are protected animals, and you can often see them on the banks of the Radika and the Dlaboka River. It is on this Dlaboka River that the highest waterfall is located not only in Macedonia, but also on the Balkan level. In this region there are a number of waterfalls to which some can be easily reached, but also those that are not passable, such a waterfall is located on the Dlaboka River, which with the large amount of water in the fall forms a “deep water pot” with great depth. Then the Korab Lake, which is considered a lake at the highest altitude of 2,500 m above sea level just below the very top of Golem Korab, is the highest lake in the glacier. With this unique nature in 1952, this part was recognized as a national park “Mavrovo”. And by entering this mountain, you already seem to be one with it. Nature is powerful and overwhelms you so it’s not surprising if you can not do anything but the first two days but sleep. After charging the batteries, be active – spending the energy you have absorbed through your daily obligations and problems here you can transform into new fresh energy. Do not think there’s a bunch of things you can do. Man always has the need to edit, there are a number of activities that you can do through this area.
- Horse riding
A true attraction lately. There are several breeders with different tours. A wonderful experience is to discover new parts of the mountain with the help of these wonderful animals. A super-interesting experience where you will not know if you should first get rid of the horse from the branches or look at nature.
- Skiing
Yes, winter time is a fairy tale for those who ski and board. The ski slope of Mavrovo is the choice of a number of active or passionate winter athletes.
- Visit to the church of Jovan Bigorski
According to the inscriptions, the monastery was founded by the monk John in 1020, and in the 16th century the monastery was destroyed by the Ottoman authorities and from the whole complex remained only as a small church. The monastery was rebuilt in 1743. The legend of the name of the monastery comes from the fact that the building was built of limestone. You will enjoy a breath-taking bump.
- Walk
You have so many choices where you can walk and discover new parts. You can visit the waterfalls or take the other side of the Mavrovo on Bistra Mountain and visit the waterfalls of Rostushe. Impressive nature.
