View of Lake Ohrid – Source of the Black Drin loop from Pogradec

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View of Lake Ohrid – Source of the Black Drin loop from Pogradec

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View of Lake Ohrid – Source of the Black Drin loop from Pogradec

06:14

96.7km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.09 km for 169 m

After 41.8 km for 52 m

After 45.6 km for 62 m

After 60.7 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.07 km

Lake Ohrid

Highlight • Lake

Lake Ohrid is one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe. This breathtaking, crystal-clear lake lies on the border of North Macedonia and Albania, surrounded by impressive mountains. Due to its unique nature and rich history, the region has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.

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9.17 km

Drilon National Park

Forest

13.2 km

View of Lake Ohrid at the Albania–North Macedonia Border

Highlight • Viewpoint

You need an ID at the border post. So don't forget!

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13.5 km

Saint Naum Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

It is a very beautiful building complex.

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18.3 km

View of Lake Ohrid

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very close to the border between North Macedonia and Albania there are beautiful panoramic views of Lake Ohrid, one of the deepest and oldest lakes in Europe.

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21.1 km

Galicica National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mountains and national park. The highest elevation is the Magaro at 2,255 meters. The national park has existed since 1958.

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27.4 km

View of Lake Ohrid

Highlight • Viewpoint

31.4 km

Peshtani Beach

Beach

42.0 km

Канал Студенчишта

Lake

59.6 km

Source of the Black Drin

Highlight • River

Struga is the source of the Black Drin, which later becomes the Drin together with the White Drin and is one of the most important rivers in Albania.

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60.7 km

Beach Aquarius

Beach

74.1 km

Albania–North Macedonia Border Crossing

Highlight • Structure

79.4 km

Viewpoint

96.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

20.5 km

16.0 km

8.52 km

1.54 km

1.38 km

106 m

Surfaces

67.5 km

24.8 km

1.99 km

1.48 km

970 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

13°C

8°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2023,Runde um den Ohridsee – Start BIKE STATION Ohrid

*E-bike recommended :-) 91.8 km - 1740 meters altitude
*Albanian part very run down (lots of broken glass, rubbish) not designed for tourism. But the paths are easy to drive and were also quite safe... :-) - (you can't expect a nice beer garden)
*BIKE STATION Ohrid - The rented bikes & tips were great

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