What are the most spectacular roads in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia is a small country located in the southeastern part of Europe, in the heart of the Balkans. When travelling to the country, on top of your list must be the paved P504 Road, a scenic, winding mountain drive in the southwestern region of the country, close to the Albanian border. The road boasts numerous twists and turns, but the spectacular nature and views make the journey worthwhile. And don’t forget the paved road to the top of Popova Šapka, at 1.780m (5,840ft) above sea level. The summit is home to a military base of the Macedonian Army and a meteorological station.

And remember to drive Livada Pass. It’s a road that you'll never forget, climbing up to 1.599m (5,246ft) above sea level. The winding road to the summit is called P504. It is 27.6km (17 miles) long running west-east from Trpejca to Oteševo. If you prefer unpaved roads, you can’t miss the drive to Solunska Glava, a mountain peak at 2.526m (8,287ft) above sea level. And don't forget to check out our content about the highest roads of North Macedonia, where altitude and adventure are a breathtaking challenge.

Radika Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.925m (6,315ft) above sea level located in the Gora region of Kosovo.

P504 is a scenic, winding mountain road situated in the southwestern region of the Republic of North Macedonia, close to the Albanian border. The road boasts numerous twists and turns, but the spectacular nature and views make the journey worthwhile.

Solunska Glava is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.526m (8,287ft) above sea level, located in the Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in the heart of the Balkans, in southeastern Europe, Republic of North Macedonia is an elevated plateau surrounded by mountains. This landlocked country is bordered by Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Kosovo. Its climate is continental. Two mountain systems cut through the region: the Pindus and the Ródope.

Popova Šapka is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.780m (5,840ft) above the sea level, located in the Republic of North Macedonia. It’s home of military base of the Macedonian Army & meteorological station.

Kozjak is an artificial lake located in the western part of the Republic of North Macedonia, in the municipality of Makedonski Brod. The lake is 32 km (20 mi) long, with maximum depth of 130 m (430 ft).

Livada Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.599m (5,246ft) above the sea level, located in the southwestern part of Republic of North Macedonia, near the Albanian border.

Mount Voras-Kajmakčalan is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.524m (8,281ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Peristeri is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.586m (8,484ft) above the sea level, located in the southwestern part of Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country. 

Lako Signoy (Signoj) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.975m (6,479ft) above the sea level, located in southwestern Republic of North Macedonia, near the Albanian border. The average gradient is 13.64%. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Golemo Ezero is a high mountain post glacial lake at an elevation of 2.272m (7,454ft) above the sea level, located in the southwestern Republic of North Macedonia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Lake Bogovina is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.945m (6,381ft) above the sea level, located on the northern side of the mountain range Brustovec at Sar Planina, in the western part of the Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Piribeg is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.342m (7,683ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Kosovo and the northwestern Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Stogovo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.900m (6,233ft) above the sea level, located in the western part of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Zare Lazarevski is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.663m (5,456ft) above the sea level, located  in the mountainous region of northwestern Republic of North Macedonia.

Bistra Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.827m (5,994ft) above the sea level, located in the mountainous region of northwestern Republic of North Macedonia.

Ruen Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.246m (7,368ft) above the sea level, located on the border of southwestern Bulgaria and northeastern Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Ljuboten is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.112m (6,929ft) above the sea level, located at the border between Kosovo and the northwestern Republic of North Macedonia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Shkarpa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.460m (8,070ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Kosovo and the northwest of Republic of North Macedonia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Qafë Thanë is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1,000m (3,280ft) above sea level, located on the border of Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia.

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