Leunovo: Hiking, Mountain Biking and Ski Mountaineering

Leunovo offers a versatile circular trail above the village, a 45-kilometre mountain bike loop on Bistra starting in Leunovo, and the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, regarded as the village’s main church. This combination gives the place a clear focus on outdoor activity and village culture. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, it may help to first consider whether you mainly want to use the trails in Leunovo or also plan to visit other places in the wider destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša.

A forest trail with seasonal changes

The circular trail above Leunovo is a versatile forest trail. From April to November, it is suitable for hiking, running and mountain biking; from December to March, it can be used for ski mountaineering. When planning your trip, you can consider the time of year and activity together: April to November for hiking, running or mountain biking, and December to March for ski mountaineering. If the circular trail is the reason for your trip, Leunovo may be a natural place to search for a holiday apartment.

Mountain biking on Bistra

A 45 km mountain bike loop on Bistra also starts in Leunovo. Its specific distance makes it easy to plan and distinguishes it from the forest trail’s seasonal range of uses. Check current route conditions before setting out, as they may change.

Village church and cultural events

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God is regarded as Leunovo’s main church. In the wider destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša, Galichnik is another cultural point of interest: the Galichnik Wedding Festival takes place there every year on St Peter’s Day (Petrovden), 12 July; the Art Colony in Galichnik is held every year in August. This lets you distinguish between a local point of interest in Leunovo and recurring events in Galichnik. Check current announcements before setting a date.

The history of St Nicholas Church

A remarkable story from the wider destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša concerns St Nicholas Church: it was built in 1857 in the then-existing field of Mavrovo. In 1957, the church was flooded during the construction of the Mavrovo hydroelectric facilities. On rare occasions, when the lake level falls, the flooded church becomes visible.

Gorge, waterfall and cave in the wider destination

In the wider destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša, the Duf Waterfalls lie at the end of Duf Gorge and are about 25 metres high. A marked trail leads through the gorge from the centre of Rostuše to the waterfalls, which can be reached in approximately 30 minutes. The trail is easy to follow, steep in several places and secured with a wooden railing. For planning, consider both the approximate walking time and the steep sections. Check current trail conditions before your visit.

Sharkova Dupka Cave in the wider destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša can also be visited in organised groups. A lit metal staircase leads to its first underground chamber. Confirm current visiting arrangements before your visit. Another hiking trail in the wider destination of Mavrovo and Rostuša starts at the ski centre in Mavrovo and ends at the Chavkarnik locality near the sheepfold.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Rostushe, Galichnik, Nikiforovo, Janche, Mavrovi Anovi, Mavrovo, Lazaropole, Trebishte.

For the wider travel overview: Mavrovo and Rostuša.