r/Skopje • u/anyyyna • Jul 18 '25

Is it possible to visit Vodno with the forest entry ban?

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Hi!

I’m staying in Skopje for a summer and I want to visit mount Vodno with a friend. Originally we planned to climb to Vodno and then hike from the top to Matka canyon. Do you know, if it’s allowed right now with the forest entry ban? If the trail is forbidden, is it possible to at least hike to Vodno and then go to Matka separately?

Thank you!

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u/watzamara Jul 18 '25 edited Jul 18 '25

You can totally hike up the trail, I don't know why the other person said they didn't let him. I've been going there with friends the past few days and had no issues. There are plenty of people hiking to the top, but I'm not sure about Matka, though. To be extra sure, there are cops at Middle Vodno most of the time that patrol the area, and they'll let you know if you can or can not go somewhere. By the way, there's a cable car that works on Tue-Sun and costs around 1.5 EUR if you just want to go to Matka directly and skip the hiking to the cross part.

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u/Grumperia Jul 18 '25

You can only get to Middle Vodno and you will be allowed to chill on the asphalt parking. My friend was not allowed to even approach the benches in the tree area