Description
A long-distance hike through the mountain areas of three countries.
The High Scardus Trail follows border mountains with open pastures, mountain lakes and high ridges. From the Šar Mountains, the route continues through several mountain ranges before ending at Lake Ohrid. Rudolf Abraham describes a route that combines dramatic natural scenery with visits to small mountain villages far from Europe’s busiest hiking trails.
314 kilometres and 22 daily stages.
The guide divides the trip into three main parts, with necessary transport connections between certain sections. The route starts at Staro Selo and ends at the Monastery of Saint Naum. Route descriptions and maps provide the basis for stage planning, while alternative routes and shortcut suggestions make it possible to consider several trip variations.
Logistics are part of the journey.
The book covers border crossings, permits, transport and accommodation, including options in villages and for camping. A separate day trip to Mount Korab is also described. This is practical information that matters greatly when infrastructure is limited and distances between services are greater than on established hut-to-hut routes.
Who is the book suitable for?
The High Scardus Trail is suitable for experienced mountain hikers who are comfortable with independent planning and remote terrain. You must be able to adapt the trip to local conditions and available accommodation options. The main season runs from late June to September, depending on snow conditions at altitude.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share in-depth knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for hiking, trekking and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Rudolf Abraham. English language. 224 pages. First edition, published in 2026. ISBN 9781786312419.
