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Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid is an ancient ecosystem with numerous endemic species. Its shoreline and the Studenčišta wetland help explain the links between water, shoreline habitats and the region’s heritage.

Lake Ohrid with a town and mountains beneath a cloudy sky.
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The place

What makes it special

  • Take time to observe the lakeside landscape from public access points.
  • Studenčišta is a transition zone between land and water, providing habitat for birds, fish and invertebrates.
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Hiker on a marked trail in Galicica National Park above Lake Ohrid
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Articles in Lake Ohrid

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Lake Ohrid

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Lake Ohrid with a town and mountains beneath a cloudy sky.

From Ohrid’s Old Town to the Wetlands and Galičica Mountains

Lake Ohrid is not the backdrop to an ancient town: it is part of a shared cultural and ecological system. The best visit does not try to cover everything, but decides which relationship it wants to understand: the hillside town, the wetland edge or the mountain.

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Profile updated: 27/09/2026