Mountain Pass Krstec – Peak Tabahon – Peak Krstec Tepe

Tour

We start the tour from the Krstec mountain pass that separates Suva Gora and Osoj mountains. From Skopje we drive towards Tetovo and before Grupcхin near Novo Selo we head towards the village. Sedlarevo where after 40 km. after a good paved road we arrive at the Krstec pass. In close proximity to the road is the peak of Krstec Tepe (Osoj Mountain). We leave the vehicle at the crossing itself, where there is a possibility of parking for 1-2 vehicles, and we head along the ridge of Suva Gora towards the peak of Tabahon. Despite the fact that the tour is 6 km. in the direction and height difference of 1000 meters, however, the movement along an untrodden path on snow where the snow drifts in certain places are up to 80 cm. it greatly complicates our climb to the top.

In several places at the beginning of the trail, we notice markings, but as we move up, the markings are completely covered by snow. When we move along a marked mountain trail or on trampled snow, we take the same as the usual way of conquering mountain peaks, but in this situation where the markings are not noticeable and covered with snow, the navigation and determination of the path represents an additional effort that significantly slows us down . In addition to that, we try to avoid areas with snow drifts that make climbing significantly more difficult. And when we add to all that our guide Murphy, who at times completely collapses in the snow and disappears from the horizon, it was clear to us that a serious challenge awaits us to conquer Tabachon.

After the past 2 km. we arrive at the plateau (plateau) which is located in the central part of the mountain and extends all the way to the top of Tabahon. From here there are two options: along the northern or southern ridge. But due to heavy snow drifts, our movement took place along the central part of the plateau and along parts that were to a large extent exposed to the sun and which do not possess large amounts of snow. After 5 km along the isohypse on the southern part of the ridge, the peak of Tabahon and the characteristic wooden sign on the top are visible. The last ascent to the top starts from the plateau with an increasing slope and a rocky surface. Despite the strong wind, we are finally at the top: magical views of Jakupica from the west side, Shar mountain, and even Bistra and Korab.