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Букови шуми во течението на Длабока Река
Photo: Ehrlich91, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The source of the Dlaboka River is near the Korab Waterfall, forming a steep valley featuring beech forest. The area was added to the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe World Heritage Site in 2021.
Dlaboka River, literally meaning Deep River, is a river in western North Macedonia located in the Upper Reka region. It is a left tributary to Ribnička river, which is one of the largest tributaries of Radika river. Its source is high on Mount Korab, forming a steep valley which is one of the few places with alpine climate in North Macedonia.
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Корапски водопад
The highest waterfall in the Balkans is located on the upper course of the Dlaboka River. Its water flow is greatest in springtime when snow is melting. There are paths to reach the falls from the three nearest villages, however they aren't well-marked and involve challenges such as crossing the river on unsecured crossings. Deep snow can persist on the trail until June. The exact height of the falls isn't agreed upon, with high estimates at 138 m (453 ft) and low estimates at 100 m (328 ft).
Голем Кораб
Mavrovo National Park contains the highest peak of Macedonia and Albania, Mount Korab. Reaching a height of 2,764 m (9,068 ft), it is the fourth-highest mountain in the Balkans and 18th-most prominent peak in Europe. It is featured in the national emblem of North Macedonia. It is situated in the northwest of the park. Hiking can begin at the border police station or further depending on how much one trusts the road and his car. The hike does not involve any rock climbing but there are steep inclines and the length of the hike alone makes it quite demanding. Sheep herds will likely be encountered which of course means sheep dogs will also be encountered, so be careful.
Споменик на Масакрот во Беличица
A memorial commemorates the roughly 40 victims who were massacred by the Albanian anti-communist Balli Kombëtar on 19 September 1944. The massacre occurred primarily in the neighboring village of Belčica but the monument sits in Trnica, a former village that now draws visitors for its Korab Motel and as a starting point for hikes to Mount Korab. It also has a monastery established in 2012.
Црква „Св. Никола“
This church was built in 1885 and is noted for its icons and frescoes, two of which were done by noted painter Nikolaj Mihailov. The church has an uncommon square-ish shape and was built of stone.
Црква „Св. Никола“
The birthplace of astrophysicist Paskal Sotirovski, Vrben sits on Vraca Mountain and is home to the 19th-century church dedicated to St Nicholas. It is a large church with a pitched roof and its bell tower at its front facade. The tower is domed and capped by a cross.
Локув
This glacial lake has the lowest elevation of all such lakes in the country. Located on Dešat Mountain, it is surrounded by thick forest. The small lake can be reached via a 40-minute hike from Trebište, though it can also be reached from Bituše. Benches have been placed around the lake. There is also a local dairy production facility nearby where one can try the famous Trebište cheese. The area around the lake also contains herbs that are used for medicinal purposes.