Day 1: Kodra e Diellit (Popova Shapka) 1800masl- Leshnica valley 1450masl
The weekend wish is always different when you make up your mind to go for full weekend hike toward Sharr Mountain.
The starting point will be Kodra e Diellit which is only 15 km away from Tetovo, we go and park there at parking of hotel Scardus the most known and full capacity hotel and restaurant you can find in Kodra e Diellit.
A short briefing will be held by the mountain guide whom will take the responsibility to get the hikers to the destination they are willing to.
The trail is divided in two parts: first part is starting from Kodra e Diellit to Plati peak, and then the second part is from the flat terrain which links Pllati peak and Blue peak, you descend toward the upper Leshnica where a sheepherd house is located, you follow the whole beautiful valley filled with beech trees from the booth sides which gives you the freshness you feel down to your lungs.
The high shadows of the surrounded peaks follow you down to the valley of Leshnica where you will find yourself in the middle of a natural amphitheater and all the peaks that are above 2500m altitude.
- Starting Point
Kodra e diellit 1800m
- Highest point
Three peaks pass 2300m
- Destination
Leshnica valley 1450m
- Elevation gain
-450m
- Duration of the trail
6h
- Difficulty
4/5
- Length of the trail
15km
Day 2: Valley of Leshnica- Karanikola lake- Village of Veshalla.
Early morning mountain tea will be the starting point for the proper breakfast lightly fill our stomach and go for the next hike which will be only 8 km to the lake peak and finish the trip at village of Veshalla.
Destination will be Karanikola lake 2200m altitude, it is one of the biggest lakes ranking among the most known glacial lakes you count in Sharri’s massif with 26.000m2 area and 5 meters deep.
Endless lake, desire to stay for a couple of fresh morning winds and feel the deepness sounds of a melancholic melody coming up from the bottom of the lake. Panoramic view from the Lake peak is a must thing to put in your bucket list, when you see two lakes from up the top they become totally different and look like the mountain eyes and known as “Sharri’s eyes”.
We descent toward the lake leak through the valley and to the village of Veshalla, where a well deserved meal is prepared from the villagers where you will eat drink and repeat it again just by its deliciousness that you will be seeking the other meal to remain the same.
After the dinner finishes, we say farewells to the team and hope for another trip!
- Starting Point
Leshnica valley 1450m
- Highest point
Lake peak 2400m
- Destination
Xholi pa fund 2200m
- Elevation gain
750m
- Duration of the trail
3.5h
- Length of the trail
15km
- Difficulty
4/5
•Panorama and landscape:
The valley of Leshnica is located on an altitude of 1450 masl, and it is known for its biodiversity of rich flora and fauna starting from the high beech trees to the large streams with rapid flow.
The view is magnificent, where ever you pick a standing point you will find yourself in the middle of a picturesque view surrounded by high rock mountains which are above 2200+ high. There are some beautiful cave waterfalls on 15 min walks and another one we call it waterfall of Krivoshia with 20 meters high which is only 1.5h away.
The locals call it “Xholi pa fund” by the meaning “endless lake” located on an altitude of 2200m with 5 meters of depth. Another lake is just on the upper side of this one and it is way smaller and it is called “ Xholi I vogel” which means the small lake with 0.50 m depth, but if we hike a peak which is known as the Lake peak we see these two lakes from a perspective form of two eyes and that’s why we call them “ the eyes of Sharr”…
•Gears & equipments:
Backpack 25/ 30L, hiking boots, hiking comfort trousers, rain jacket, sweatshirt, polyester t-shirts x2, hat, gloves, hiking sticks, sunglasses, sun cream.
•Food and beverages:
Prepared food for a meal at the top, 2L of water, dried healthy food, chocolates, candies ect.
