Krivošijsko Ezero is a small, very shallow glacial lake in the Krivoshija cirque on the Šar Mountains, west of Titov Vrv, one of more than 20 glacial lakes on the Macedonian side of the range. The cirque around it is about 1.5 km wide, with large rocky sections.
How it formed
Several small streams feed the lake, which drains through an outflow that sinks underground. It was once wider and longer and is now almost filled with sediment, a lake on its way to disappearing. The Krivoshijska river rises in the same cirque and runs north to join the Pena.
Visit
Swimming
No reliable information
Tips
A trail of about 5.5 km leads to the lake from Gorna Lešnica. The Lešnica valley itself is reached on a forest path of about 12 km from the village of Božovce, about two hours on foot or by horse, or across the high pastures of Šar. Carry out your rubbish.
On the way are the Upper Lešnica and Krivoshija waterfalls and the Krivoshija Kadi, huge hollows in the rock. Spring is a good time for the valley.
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Sources & data
- OpenStreetMap: Krivoshijsko Ezero (way 1006220340), OpenStreetMap contributors
- Krivoshija waterfall and Krivoshijsko Lake, Turni Medaki Nisam
- Krivoshija Pools, North Macedonia, Kajak.mk