Discover 40km of superb ancient trails from Lake Ohrid beaches up to 1900m in National Park Galicica. Pedal uphill on dirt roads and access roads or take a guided shuttle ride.
The trails in trailcenter OHRIDE are all natural singletrails. Some are close to the city of Ohrid, some lead you far into the Galicica mountain range. The singletrails got shaped by the ancient Romans, Greeks and Byzanthinians. In the younger history they got used by mules, sheep, goats and their farmers. We invite you to Ohhhh….ride these historical paths with joy and respect.
All trails are shared trails! Hikers as well as farmers still use them nowadays.
No ride in wet conditions and while fire hazard!
Safe rideing! You are responsible for your ride! Mountainbiking in natural terrain is dangerous – risk of dying. Read the safety instructions carefully and ride safe!
TRAILS – OHRID
All Mountainbike singletrails are directly accessible from the city of Ohrid via asphalt or dirt roads to Velestovo and Ramne. Click the image and you can navigate on the map to Ohrid and download the GPS files or navigate on your smartphone.
All Mountainbike singletrails are directly accessible from the city of Ohrid via asphalt or dirt roads to Velestovo and Ramne.
Click the Image and you can navigate on the map on www.trailguide.net. (Free Web App)
Update Trail Conditions May 2024:
Turtle Trail – Good
Antenna Trail – Good
Canyon Trail – Good
Panorama Trail – Good
Leko’s Trail – Good
Konjsko Trails – Okay (Wildboar damage)
Pedal Breaker – Okay (rocks, bushes)
Leko-Ramne Connection – Okay
Crazy JJ – Not rideable (overgrown)
St. Nikola – okay
Crest – okay (water damage, rocks)
Turtle Trail
Roll down on our favourite beginners trail like a turtle. Turtle trail is our favourite for an easy and short ride above the city. Enjoy the view above the city, feel the natural flowy turns and a moderate steepness – simple trail that puts a smile on your face every time you ride it.
Not suitable for first time riders!
Tip: This trail still is in use by farmers and turtles. In spring you may encounter real turtles. Be a friend and adjust your speed.
Vertical: 155m, Distance: 1,3km
Difficulty: S1/blue
Start height: 860m, End height: 705m
Antenna
Narrow turns, small, jumps, steep and rocky sections and the best phone connection directly at the mobile antenna ;). After an easy start, the trail picks up to a steep, narrow and rocky section. A few flowy handmade turns and small jumps follow with the best view. push finally through a steep downhill, followed by an easy and flowy ending through pine forest straight to Ohrid.
Tip: The best trail to end a great day biking with a smile.
Vertical: 200m, Distance: 1,7km
Difficulty: S2/red
Start height: 905m, End height: 705m
GPX: Antenna Trail
Lekos Trail
OHRIDE‘s signature trail with one of the best views of the whole area. Views, lush forest, flowy section, steep and rocky parts. This trail has it all. Two short very rocky sections S3/black at the end.
Tip: Shared Trail! Respect the hikers and watch your speed. Several starting Points near Dirtroad. Highest starting point (pushibiking from dirtroad to peak) Visok Vrv (1664m).
Vertical: 675m, Distance: 4,3km
Difficulty: S2/red
Start: Dirt Road below Visok Vrv (34T 487833 4550212) End: Velestovo Asphalt Road (34T 484817 4550121)
Start height: 1450m, End height: 785m
GPX: Lekos Trail
Crazy JJ
Hidden old shepherd trail from village Ramne to Ohrid. Ride along open fields, light woods and end after uncountable flowy turns in Ohrid. Most parts of the trail are easy, some narrow, but several sections need your full attention. Two short, but very steep downhills followed by a nasty – but rideable – uphill. If you can ride everything, consider yourself as a well rounded biker. Crazy JJ‘s favourite homerun.
Vertical: 235m (20m uphill), Distance: 2,3km
Difficulty: S2-3/black
Start height: 1075m, End height: 875m
GPX: Crazy JJ
Update Summer 24: Not recommended to ride, overgrown due to wet spring weather. If you want to help to cut branches, please contact us :).
Canyon Trail
Short, but fun trail with a rocky character along a steeper slope with loose rocks. The trail leads flowy along the slope and through a short canoyn. Fast access through Velestovo asphalt road. Steep and loose starting section down from Velestovo.
Tips: Combine with Ohrid Panorama Trail. Rideable uphill to connect with Kojnsko area.
Dangers: Risk of falling, falling stones from above, Farmer dogs, mainly in Velestovo (near old school)
Attention: Hikers on summer sundays in the morning.
Vertical: 185m (5m uphill), Distance: 2,0km
Difficulty: S2/red
Start height: 1075m, End height: 875m
Start: Velestovo Old School (41.0814296, 20.8256444), End: Velestovo Road (41.091439,20.818421)
GPX: Canyon Trail
Ohrid Panorama Trail
Smooth trail with a prime panoramic view. The beginner friendly trail swings along old shepherd trails over spars and mildly stony meadows. The clay is typically redish and grippy. The ideal ride for a short and fairly afternoon ride.
Tip: Connect with Canyon Trail and the trails in Ramne for a sunset ride.
Update: At the cross Lekos Trail. Classic option with a very difficult rock section (S3-S4, black) or easy way (S1 blue) around.
Vertical: 300m, 20m uphill, Distance:3,2km
Difficulty: S1-2/blue-red
Start: Access-Road Velestovo, 41.088447,20.824740, End: Ohrid 41.108842,20.817350
Start height: 975m, End height: 705m
Start: Velestovo Road (41.088445,20.824665) End: Ohrid (41.109106,20.817697)
GPX: Panorama Trail
Lekos-Ramne Connection
Easy, enjoyable CC-trail through farmer meadows. Suitable also for beginners and all-mountain bikers, rideable in both directions. Connector from Lekos trail to Ramne.
Tip: After riding the upper part of Lekos Trail go to Ramne trails with this connector trail.
Danger: Turtles in spring 🙂
Vertical: 80m, Distance: 1,4km
Difficulty: S1/blue
Start height: 1030m, End height: 950m
St.Nikola
A connector trail to ride from Velestovo to direction Kojnsko area. If you manage the short but very steep uphill, you can enjoy a flowy, earthy trail with lots of fun turns through open forest and farmland.
After reaching the scenic dirt road trough the old famers village St.Nikola you decide to go via dirtroad to Kojnsko or ride further down towards the lake and back to Ohrid or via street to Kojnsko.
Tip: Maximize the uphill struggle with Canyon Trail before and go over St.Nikola trail to Kojnsko area.
Attention: Navigation not always easy, farmer dogs in St.Nikola
Vertical: 235m (20m uphill), Distance: 2,3km
Difficulty: S1-2/blue-red
Start height: 1075m, End height: 875m
How you get to the trails
General: Trailcenter Ohride is in Nationalpark Galicica near the city of Ohrid in Northern Macedonia. To get from Ohrid to the trails is very simple. The starting and meeting point is next to the gas station (Google Maps) at the Info Point of National Park Galicica (pay your ride ticket here latest). Your uphill starts with the asphalt road to Velestovo. All trails near Ramne are easily accessible by dirt roads and marked as MTB-Routes.
In Ohrid: Ride to the lake, go south, until the end of the promenade at Hotel Garden turn left, right at the roundabout and reach the meeting point at the asphalt road straight uphill to direction „Velestovo“. You will see a map from National Park and Ohride. Your adventure starts here.
On the start/uphill: Right at the start is a big map with the hiking and MTB routes (take a picture with your phone!).
Via Google Maps: Go to this gas station and see the uphill on the asphalt road to Velestovo.
TRAILS – Konjsko
Gorno Konjsko is an almost forgotten and abandoned farmers village 400m above Lake Ohrid. The ground is more earthy and less rocky, combined with the more flat areas makes it a good choice for beginners.
All Mountainbike singletrails are directly accessible via the asphalt road to Gorno Kojnsko or via dirtroad or trails+ dirtroad from Ohrid city within 40-90mins, depending on your fitness level.
Crest
A short but varied trail with a great panorama to lake Ohrid. In a quiet and beautiful spot above Lake Ohrid, this trail is easy to reach via dirtroad from Upper Konjsko. Never really steep, but a mid section with lots of loose rocks and a terrain that invites to play around. Find small jumps and look for your own line. Last part follows flowy meadows back in the almost aboandoned village.
Tips: Take your time and find your own line in the rocky section
Dangers: Loose rocks and at two spots risk of falling in a canyon.
Vertical: 140m
Difficulty: Medium/S2
Length: 0.9km
Start height: 1220 End height: 1080 (Konjsko village)
Pedal Breaker (Velestovo-Konjsko Connection)
Connector trail, that – in theory or with calv muscles from hell – is ridable in both directions. You start along a groundy flow trail that gets quite rocky, and challenges your uphill technique. The downhill follows man-made terrassed meadows and after some meters on a rocky dirtroad you reach Velestovo. Watch out for you pedals on the tecnical uphill.
Tip: Our best ride when you want to return from Konjsko on a trail. Connect in this case with Canyon trail and Panorama trail. Plan to push your bike for a few minutes.
Dangers: Watch out for wild boars in the open fields.
Vertical up/down: 60m/190m
Difficulty: medium / S2 (with short S3 section in direction Konjsko to Velestovo)
Length: 3.4km
Start: 1180m, Konjsko Village at Old School, 41.055592,20.815883
End : 1000m, Church below Velestovo, 41.078734,20.823821
GPX: Pedal Breaker
Konjsko Trail
A very flowy and fun alpine style trail that connects the almost abondoned village of Kojnsko with the younger (touristy) village near the lake. A fun a versatile trail that with more earthy terrain. Still in use by farmers.
Tips: When crossing the asphalt road there is a great viewpoint on a small hill. At the end point you can roll back to Ohrid city on a dirt road.
Dangers: Still frequented by farmer, so watch your speed.
Vertical: 220m
Difficulty: Easy-medium / S1-S2
Length: 2.2km
Start height: 1050m (on asphalt road before Konjsko Village), End height: 830m (asphalt road)
GPX: Konjsko Trail
Donkey‘s Flow
A very flow and easy trail that connects the almost abondoned village of Kojnsko with the lake. Earthy ground, moderately steep and a very enjoying forgotten farmers trail. Ends at the asphalt road and invites for a repeat.
Tips: Steep but fast uphill on the asphalt road or shuttle. At the end point you can roll with almost no uphill back to Ohrid City.
Dangers: At the end a few meters steep (walkable) section and slight risk of falling on the steep slope.
Vertical: 220m
Difficulty: Easy-medium / S1-S2
Length: 2.2km
Start height: 1050m (Konjsko Village at Antennas), End height: 830m (asphalt road)
Mad Donkey
Elshani Flow
Crest Straightline
How you get to the trails
General: Trailcenter Ohride is in Nationalpark Galicica near the city of Ohrid in Northern Macedonia. To get to the Kojnsko area, you have 3 options.
1) By car to Dolno Kojnsko, left and steep uphill on aspalt road to Gorno Kojnsko.
2) By MTB along the lake, cross the 4-way street to Naselba Raca, keep right on the sideway, start the uphill at Hotel Maria. Stay on the always good rideable uphill dortroad straight to Kojnsko
3) By MTB uphill ride Canyon Trail to the church below the village, take here St.Nikola trail. End the trail at the first dirtroad, through St.Nikola village and take the dirt road uphill to Kojnsko.
4) By MTB slight uphill ride to Hotel Maria (see Nr 2). Choose the right and flat dirt road that start from here. Follow the wide dirt road until you reach the asphalt road(signs: Villa Minami, Utarna Terrassa), follow the road uphill to the village .
TRAILS – GALICICA NATIONALPARK
Korita Trail
This versatile Trail connects the famous viewpoint at Baba mountain road with lake Ohrid. The trail leads with flowy turns in a long stretch through lush forests over shepherd meadows to the small village Pestani. Favourite Trail on hot days with easy uphill option over the asphalt road.
Vertical: 870m, Distance: 7,8km
Difficulty: S1/s2, red
Start: Viewpoint 40.959767,20.813695, End: Pestani 41.015813,20.809837
Start height: 1565m, End height: 695m
Galicica Cross (CC)
Studino (Mountain Cherry Trail),
This steeper and rocky trail leads on typical grippy red clay down to an old farmer village. From the heights of National Park Galicica down to Ohrid, this is a half day to full day adventure (depending on your riding and planning)
Tip: Connect with X Trail to get all the way to Lake Ohrid.
Attention: Risk of falling. No water source on this trip. Bring enough water.
Vertical: 550m, Distance: 10,4 km
Difficulty: S3 black
Elshani
All Mountainbike singletrails in the Galicica National Park.
Safety: Take enough water, plan for minimum half day of riding.
How to get here
Start in Ohrid to Velestovo. From here dirt road (MTB Tour) uphill untill plateau height until Mountain Hut Asan Jura (no food/drinks!). For Baba Trail: Ride by car or bike from Ohrid along the South-East coast to Trpejca (around 25min drive by car or 1h by bike). After the village take the asphalt road uphill lefthand to Galicica National Park.
HOW TO GET HERE
International Flights
You have four good options to reach OHRIDE via flights.
- From Airport Ohrid: The closest and easiest flight. Connections are very good from Vienna/Austria. Its roughly 8km to Ohrid from here. You can ride your bike to Ohrid from here (30mins) or best option is to pre-order our safe bike-shuttle here (it‘s the only bike shuttle service in Ohrid). If you are coming without bike, take a cab to Ohrid center for roughly 5-10 Euro (you will have to bargain down from 15/20 Euro). There is no bus directly from the airport. If you are without luggage and on a tight budget, walk to Podmolje, find the bus stop (near gas station) and take a bus or shared taxi (40-50MKD).
- From Airports Skopje – Tirana – Thessaloniki – Sofia: There are daily flights to bigger international Airports. From each airport you will need a shuttle service, expect a 2-4h ride. If you arrive without bike, you can opt for a local bus operator, multiple daily connections are available.
Airport pickup
International Airports: There are no specific carries in this area established yet (welcome to the Balkans). Good luck finding a minibus operator that undestands what you need. There are busses going from all international Airports to Ohrid – but this honestly is a pain in the ass with your bike(s). Make your life easy, book our bike shuttle.
Prices – per ride for up to 4 persons incl. bikes:
- Ohrid 25 Euro
- Tirana/Skopje/Thessaloniki/Sofia on request.
Arrival by car
Arriving by your own car is a good option. From mainland EU use Ohrid as your navigation destination. Make sure to comply with all travel regulations for you, your equipment and your car. They may vary for the countries you are passing and from where you are coming from.
Arrival by public transport
We really appreciate your effort being sustainable. Lets be realistic: this is still the Balkans. It’s doable, but we can’t advise you to be sustainable. From Munich the fastest option is a 20h busride.
Trains are available but not fast and not as convenient as you might be used to. Also: Your bike might get damaged or lost or busses/trains might refuse to carry you on any time after leaving the EU. In case you try, please tell us how it went. Good luck!
Despite, for the adventurers and travellers without bike: There are several long distance busses from all EU cities to Skopje.
OHRIDE RULES
- Ride with caution: All trails are shared trails and in natural conditions. Ohride is not a bike park. You may meet hikers and farmers and lifestock. Adjust your speed and safety margin.
- Reduce Skidding: Please try to break responsibly. Skidding will cause erosion. Learn how to use your front break.
When to ride
You can ride all year in OHRIDE with two exemptions:
- Fire hazard: Sometimes it may be forbidden to be on the mountain due to fire hazard. You might get you and safety staff into danger. Act responsibly, a fine might be opposed on top.
- Wet conditions: The clay is super sticky on some trails. You might destroy your bike parts when riding in wet conditions. Enjoy a day at the lake and drink a coffee.
Safety
- Mountainbiking is a dangerous sport. Ride with caution, you are fully responsible for yourself here in the nature and on these public trails.
- All riders must wear a helmet. We suggest gloves and knee pads. Use back protection and ellbow pads for a safer ride.
- Know where you are. Not all trails are marked as you may be used to. Get a map or a guide.
- Wild animals and sheperd dogs: Be aware of wild animals (bears, wild boars, lynx, turtles, snakes etc.) and make yourself knowledgeable how to act in an encounter. Be aware of sheperd dogs – the biggest danger in Balkan mountains – when encountering a herd of sheep/goats. Go back, look for the farmer and pass slowly after he manages the dogs.
- Hunting season: From September till January is hunting season (mainly wild boards) outside of the National Park. Sing or shout while riding on the singletrails.
The longer trails from top of Galicica plateau: There is no drinking water accessible. Supply yourself with at least 1 liter of water. The next drinking water sources are in the villages near the lake.
Emergency
In case of emergency and after first responder duties and you have cell phone access.
1. Note your trail (which trail, which section) or your GPS position (via Smartpohne App like Google Maps)
2. Call for Emergency help:
- Ohrid Mountain Rescue: 13-112
- Police: 112
We are here to help you enjoying an unique and unforgettable Mountainbike adventure. Discover OHRIDE.
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