Name: Carev Peak

Location: Osogovo Mountains

Description:

Carev Vrv (2085m) is one of the highest peaks on the Osogovo Mauntains, which dominate the Eastern part of North Macedonia.

It is believed that the name of the mountains derives from the Saxon miners which roamed the area – from the Old German language words “osso” and “gov”, meaning “God’s place.”

Carev Vrv can be climbed from two sides: from Kriva Palanka (starting from the St. Joakim Osogovski Monastery) and from Ponikva in Kochani.

If you choose the climbing trail from Kriva Palanka, a route of 25km (approximately 5 hours of climbing one way) expects you.

The climbing route is moderately heavy.

The monastery is an excellent place for overnight stay, providing quality accommodation in beautiful and peaceful natural surroundings.

Links:

https://peakery.com/carev-vrv-macedonia/

Name: Monastery St. Joakim Osogovski

Location: Area of Kriva Palanka

Description:

It includes two churches, one from the 13^th and the other from the 18^th century.

It is the only monastery in North Macedonia whose exterior church walls feature frescos of demons and Judgment Day motives.

The monastery compound is at an altitude of 830m, surrounded by forest. The area is great for hiking.

There is a nice restaurant with a pleasant view of the mountain.

The place is popular with local from the town of Kriva Palanka during religious festivities.

The monastery konaks have been renovated and turned into a hotel. It is great for spending the night in peace and quiet.

Links

http://www.exploringmacedonia.com/monastery-st-joachim-osogovski.nspx

https://macedonia-timeless.com/eng/things_to_do/senses/touch/culture-history/monasteries/osogovski/

https://travel2macedonia.com.mk/tourist-attraction/saint-joachim-osogovski-monastery

https://www.inyourpocket.com/stip-radovis/monastery-of-st-joakim-osogovski_75846f

Name: Monastery St. Joakim Osogovski

Location: Area of Kriva Palanka

Description:

It includes two churches, one from the 13^th and the other from the 18^th century.

It is the only monastery in North Macedonia whose exterior church walls feature frescos of demons and Judgment Day motives.

The monastery compound is at an altitude of 830m, surrounded by forest. The area is great for hiking.

There is a nice restaurant with a pleasant view of the mountain.

The place is popular with local from the town of Kriva Palanka during religious festivities.

The monastery konaks have been renovated and turned into a hotel. It is great for spending the night in peace and quiet.

Links

http://www.exploringmacedonia.com/monastery-st-joachim-osogovski.nspx

https://macedonia-timeless.com/eng/things_to_do/senses/touch/culture-history/monasteries/osogovski/

https://travel2macedonia.com.mk/tourist-attraction/saint-joachim-osogovski-monastery

https://www.inyourpocket.com/stip-radovis/monastery-of-st-joakim-osogovski_75846f