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Vevčanska Lokva, known locally simply as Lokva, is a glacial lake with crystal-clear water high on Jablanica, on the mountain’s eastern side close to the Albanian border, at the source of the Vevčani River. It is the highest of the lakes above Vevčani and the main provider of water to the Golina spring.
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The main route starts at the village of Gorna Belica, about 14 km from Struga: about 4.5 km one way with some 700 m of climbing, around two hours up. A rough forest road from Krivi Virovi lets light off-road vehicles get within a 30–40 minute walk of the lake. It can also be reached from Vevčani, on a long hike past the springs and up to Gorna Belica.
Hikers often camp around the lake, among high peaks. Crn Kamen, the highest peak of the mountain, stands above it, with views of Lake Ohrid, Lake Prespa and the Albanian mountains. In Vevčani, the famous springs are the place to start.
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Sources & data
- OpenStreetMap: Вевчанска Локва (way 237272277), OpenStreetMap contributors
- Gorna Belica – Vevchani Lake, Turni Medaki Nisam
- Vevchani, Discovering Macedonia
- Jablanica Mountain: hidden lakes and peaks, Kajak.mk
- Jablanica, Journey Macedonia