North Macedonia · Skopje region
Vodno-Matka Trails
Distance
50 km
Date
April 5, 2026
Entry fee
65 EUR
€ / km
€1.30
Skopje’s backyard trails: quick access, steep climbs, and canyon scenery at Matka.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3014m
D+/KM
60.28m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
14.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-13.4%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
2.6 km · 451 m gain
starts km 10 · avg 17.3% · max 66.4%
6.1 km · 451 m gain
starts km 1 · avg 7.4% · max 31.2%
1.7 km · 403 m gain
starts km 26 · avg 24.0% · max 87.1%
Top descents
5.2 km · 715 m drop
starts km 7 · avg -13.8% · max -37.0%
9.4 km · 658 m drop
starts km 15 · avg -7.0% · max -39.1%
4.2 km · 493 m drop
starts km 40 · avg -12.0% · max -38.4%
Logistics
Nearest airport
Skopje (SKP)
Notes
Start: ~20–45 min to Skopje city; Vodno/Matka access ~20–45 min by taxi/bus (start varies; TODO: verify) / Public transport: good in Skopje; taxi easiest for trailheads / Accommodation: very strong in Skopje; easy logistics
