Vodno Hotel Skopje

Skopje is dominated by the rounded summit of Mount Vodno (1066m). Although there are more exciting mountains in Macedonia, a hike on Vodno makes a nice break from the city traffic. It is possible to reach the highly visible Millenium Cross at the summit in less than three hours' walking from Macedonia Square. The only tricky bit is finding the start of the trail (redyellow blazes) on Salvador Allende Street - from there it's a straightforward uphill slog to the Hotel Vodno halfway up (you could make things easier on yourself by taking a vehicle to the hotel car park). From the hotel a number of marked and unmarked trails go to the summit; there is a mountain hut beside the Meccano-like cross at the summit. As well as the expected views over the city, there is a panorama of a much more rural lansdcape to the south, leading the eye to Mount Kitka and the even higher peaks of Central Macedonia.Hotel Vodno offers hospitality to its guests with well trained staff and at the disposal of visitors are meeting facilities too.

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The world's best cities all offer at least one secluded natural place of retreat. Skopje has 2. A long, tree-lined park along the river and the forested hills of Mt. Vodno, which overlooks the city from the south west and offers excellent hiking possibilities and wilderness serenity within walking distance of the city centre. The summit of Mt. Vodno is crowned by the enormous Millennium Cross high above the city. From there you enjoy magnificent views of Macedonia's capital.