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Backpacking North Macedonia: 8 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in North Macedonia, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Ohrid, North Macedonia1

    Ohrid

    Southwestern

    Ancient lakeside town.

  2. Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia2

    Lake Ohrid

    Southwestern

    One of Europe's oldest lakes.

  3. Skopje, North Macedonia3

    Skopje

    Skopje

    Statue-filled capital.

  4. Bitola, North Macedonia4

    Bitola

    Pelagonia

    Elegant consuls' city.

  5. Matka Canyon, North Macedonia5

    Matka Canyon

    Skopje

    Gorge kayaking near Skopje.

  6. Mavrovo National Park, North Macedonia6

    Mavrovo National Park

    Polog

    Mountains and ski slopes.

  7. Kruševo, North Macedonia7

    Kruševo

    Pelagonia

    Highest town in the country.

  8. Bay of Bones, North Macedonia8

    Bay of Bones

    Southwestern

    Reconstructed stilt village.

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