This route is one of the most challenging uphill mountain biking trails on Baba Mountain. It is designed for physically fit cyclists, offering a transition through various vegetation zones – from dense forests to high-mountain rocky terrain.

Detailed Trail Description

Forest Belt and Start:

The trail starts from the NP Pelister Info Center (1,370 m). The first half of the route moves along a wide macadam road (also used for off-road vehicles) through a dense Molika pine forest belt.

Hunters’ Lodge Locality:

After passing the Hunters’ Lodge, the landscape changes into open, bare hills. This section provides panoramic views toward the peak itself and the other ridges of the mountain.

Technical Terrain:

With increasing altitude, especially above 2,100 meters, the terrain becomes predominantly rocky. In certain parts, the trail is covered with loose stones, requiring increased attention and bicycle control.

Pelister Peak (2,601 m):

At the very summit, exceptional views open up toward Lake Prespa, the Korab and Šara mountain massifs, as well as Solunska Glava. On days with exceptional visibility, the Pirin and Rila mountains in Bulgaria, as well as Mount Olympus in Greece, can be observed.

GPX File & Digital Resources

• Download GPX File: [Link to GPX]

• Digital Trail Overview: [Interactive Map / Digital Preview]