National park Šar Planina, National park in western North Macedonia.
The park spans 627 square kilometers across seven municipalities in the Polog region, featuring diverse landscapes from mountain peaks to forest valleys.
The North Macedonian government established Šar Planina as a national park in 2021 to protect the natural resources and water systems of the region.
Local communities in the surrounding villages maintain traditional practices while integrating modern conservation methods to preserve the mountain's natural heritage.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the park, with the main entrance points located near the municipalities of Tetovo and Gostivar.
The park contains four distinct management zones, with 230 square kilometers dedicated to active conservation and 136 square kilometers allocated for sustainable use.
Location: North Macedonia
Inception: 2021
Website: https://sarmountain.org.mk
GPS coordinates: 42.00000,20.75000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:46
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9.3 km
Arabati Baba Teḱe
17.2 km
Popova Šapka
11.4 km
Titov Vrv
4.1 km
Zeqir Ymeri Stadium
16.4 km
Kobilica
15.4 km
Džini Beg
5.1 km
Big Vraca
11.5 km
Sin Vrv
8 km
Borislavec
8.3 km
Bakardan
5.7 km
Sreden Kamen
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12.7 km
Karanikolica
10 km
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5.4 km
Mal Turčin
4.3 km
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17.4 km
St. Athanasius Church
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St. Naum of Ohrid Church
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5.2 km
Karanikolica
9.7 km
Sorupa
4.2 km
Jelak
10.8 km
Kazanište
7.3 km
Šelice
13.2 km
Gorna Lešnica
4.9 km
Brod Canyon
5.1 km
Gorjane granite
15.7 kmReviews
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