Village Kozhle – Village Karabunishte

Kozhle – a village in the Municipality of Petrovec, in the area of ​​Skopska Blatija, not far from the city of Skopje on the right bank of the river Pchinja. The village of Kozhle can be reached by the Skopje-Veles highway. In front of the village Katlanovo turn right, on an asphalt road that passes through the village Blace. Markovi Kuli Fortress is located 1.6 km east of the village and dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1847, the church “Ascension of Christ” was built, where the Macedonian academic, poet and writer Gane Todorovski is buried in the yard, in whose honor poetry readings are held every year in the churchyard.

Karabunishte is a small village located in the northwestern part of the Municipality of Veles on the right side of the river Vardar at its exit from the Taorska Gorge, not far from the inflow of Pchinja into Vardar. The village is very small and is about to be relocated, only 4 people live there, Macedonians. Karabunishte is a hilly village located at an altitude of 500 meters, at the foot of the mountain Goleshnica. Above the village of Karabunishte there is a strong source of water, which feeds the village fountain and the fountain in the monastery “St. Elijah” not far from the village. The water is cold, clean and approved by the competent drinking institutions. Karabunishte is surrounded mostly by oak forest, as well as poplars, aspen, olives, figs, walnuts and low-stemmed shrubs.

Source: Wikipedia

Tour

This is a super easy tour for the whole family. The trail starts from the middle of the village, where the village fountain is located. The road there is paved and ok for passenger vehicles. There is a possibility for several parking spaces at the fountain. The trail starts through a picturesque landscape with a beautiful view of the Taor Gorge. For a short time we arrive at the crossroads where the path to the monastery of Holy Mother of God is divided (2 km). We continue parallel to the highway Skopje – Veles, and after 3 km we arrive at the mouth of the river Pchinja in Vardar – a magical place to enjoy. Here we cross the river Vardar on an authentic suspension bridge – the right place for photography. After crossing the bridge carefully with children: the path intersects with the railway tracks. Soon the uphill begins and we move to the monastery of St. Elijah – a place where you can replenish your water supply and catch your breath – there are several wooden tables and benches around the monastery where you can relax and take shelter. From the monastery of St. Ilija to the village of Karabunishte we move along a dirt road through a beautiful forest and after approximately 2 km we reach the finish line.

Finally: if you go the trail in the summer, v. Kozhle is full of wild figs – the best we have tasted so far!