Pelister National Park - Bitola - Macedonia
On the southern part of the Republic of Macedonia between the Prespa valley on the west and the Pelagonia valley on the east, is situated the Baba mountain with its peak Pelister on altitude of 2601 m.
Pelister-National Park is 15 km from Bitola, 65 km from Ohrid and 30 km from Prespa Lake and is situated on a larger area which widely differs because of it's characteristics from it's close and more distant surroundings
The Big and the Small Lake are above the upper range of the forest and are of glacial origin. People call these laces Pelister's Eyes.
Pelister National Park - Republic of Macedonia
11.11.2007
West of Bitola, near the town, is the Baba (meaning Grandma) Mountain with the magnificent Mount Pelister (2601 meters, or 8533 feet). Pelister is the third highest peak in the Republic of Macedonia after Korab and Titov Vrv. Other peaks besides Pelister are Dva Groba (2514 meters), Veternica (2420 meters), Muza (2350 meters), Rzana (2334 meters), Shiroka (2218 meters), Kozji Kamen (2199 meters), Griva (2198 meters), Golema Chuka (2188 meters), Skrkovo (2140 meters), Babin Zab (1850 meters), and many more. The Baba massif splits up the rivers in the region, so that they either flow towards the Adriatic, or the Aegean sea.
Pelister is characterized by lush, well-watered forests and unique geological formations, which include layers of Paleozoic and Mesozoic magma rock and layers of quartz. The core of the mountain is made of granite some 465 million years old. The mountain has a large number of peaks higher than 2000 meters (6,500 feet) separated by deep valleys. Mt. Pelister itself stands a magisterial 2,601 meters (8,533 feet) high. The park is also rich in springs, streams and rivers, and contains two glacial lakes known locally as the Mountain's Eyes.
History of the City Bitola in the Republic of Macedonia
Saim Orhan talks to a local from Bitola, who tells him about the history of the city.
Prilep-Bitola-Pelister Drive (Time-lapse)
Driving from Prilep via Bitola to the National Park Pelister (Baba planina) on the regional road A3 (M5) - Time-lapse recording;
Возење од Прилеп преку Битола до Националниот парк Пелистер (Баба планина) по регионалниот пат A3 (M5) - (забрзана снимка);
Eine Autofahrt von Prilep über Bitola nach dem Nationalpark Pelister (Baba-Gebirge) auf der Landstraße A3 (M5) - Zeitraffer-Aufnahme;
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Southern snow paradise | Pelister | SF Freeride 2017
Pelister is the home of two ski centers, Kopanki and Nizo Pole and additionally presents an vast space for freeride and ski touring.
Baba Mountain (Macedonian: Баба Планина/Baba Planina), or also known by the name of its highest peak, Pelister.
Pelister (2601 metres, or 8533 feet) overlooks the city of Bitola and the third highest mountain in the Republic of Macedonia. The Baba massif splits up the rivers in the region, so that they either flow towards the Adriatic or the Aegean sea.
Pelister is the oldest and second largest national park in Republic of Macedonia after Mavrovo. It is one of the leading tourist areas in the country, since it is a well-known ski resort. Its suitable for ski touring, freeride, cat skiing operation,
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National Park Pelister - Republic of Macedonia
National Park Pelister - Bitola
National Park Pelister – Climbing Baba Mountain
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National Park PELISTER, Macedonia
Pelister National Park is a national park in the Municipality of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. The park is located in the Baba Mountain massif and covers an area of 171.5 square kilometres (66.2 sq mi). The altitude of the park varies between 927 and 2,601 m (3,041 and 8,533 ft) above sea level and is filled with exquisite flora and fauna. Among flora elements, the presence is especially significant of the five-needle pine molica, Pinus peuce - a unique species of Cenozoic age being present on only a few mountains in the Balkan Peninsula. The beauty of the landscape is enhanced by the diverse wildlife: bears, roe deer, wolves, chamois, deer, wild boars, rabbits, several species of eagles, partridges, red-billed choughs, and the endemic Macedonian Pelagonia trout. Pelister is the oldest and second largest national park in Republic of Macedonia after Mavrovo. It is one of the leading tourist areas in the country.
Hotel Molika in Pelister National Park, Macedonia
Pelister National Park is one of Macedonia's main ski resorts and also has marked and maintained hiking paths; too bad we didn't have a chance to use any. Particularly since footpaths lead through small villages, old churches and monasteries up the mountains.
After a long day sightseeing at Bay of Bones, St. Naum, and Bitola, we arrived at the contemporary and luxurious Hotel Molika with just enough time to shower, eat dinner and go to bed! At least one more day here would have been wonderful giving time to enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Macedonia 2014--- Trpejca-Galicica-Prespa
MY BEAUTIFUL MACEDONIA-Nacionalen Park Pelister 19.03.2017
Pelister National Park is a national park in the Municipality of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. The park is located in the Baba Mountain massif and covers an area of 171.5 square kilometres (66.2 sq mi). The altitude of the park varies between 927 and 2,601 m (3,041 and 8,533 ft) above sea level and is filled with exquisite flora and fauna. Among flora elements, the presence is especially significant of the five-needle pine molica, Pinus peuce - a unique species of Cenozoic age being present on only a few mountains in the Balkan Peninsula. The beauty of the landscape is enhanced by the diverse wildlife: bears, roe deer, wolves, chamois, deer, wild boars, rabbits, several species of eagles, partridges, red-billed choughs, and the endemic Macedonian Pelagonia trout.
Info and features
Pelister is the oldest and second largest national park in Republic of Macedonia after Mavrovo. It is one of the leading tourist areas in the country, since it is a well-known ski resort, along with Ohrid, Prespa, Dojran, Popova Šapka, and Kruševo. From Pelister one can see the Pelagonia valley, Lake Prespa, mountains Nidže, Galičica, Jakupica, and the city of Bitola. Interestingly, Pelister is one of the most southern mountains in the Balkans that has an alpine character. Pelister is also known for its two mountain lakes, which are called Pelister's Eyes. The Big lake is 2,218 metres (7,277 ft) above the sea level while the Small lake is 2,180 metres (7,150 ft) high. Here are the sources of many rivers. The climate in Pelister National Park is diverse.
Ski Touring on Pelister Macedonia
Place; National park Pelister Bitola, Macedonia. Ski touring to the top Pelister 2601m. northeast rige.
Pelister, Macedonia 4K
Video taken by DJI Mavic pro in Pelister National Park in Bitola, Macedonia
MY BEAUTIFUL MACEDONIA-Golema Livada Nacionalen Park Pelister 19.03.2017
Пелистер - Pelister, Republic of Macedonia
05.07.2008
Пелистер денеска со својата раскошна природа на посетителите им ја подари сета своја убавина испреплетена со безброј планински патеки што се изградени во овој национален парк.
Peliste 2601m Rocky trail - National Park Pelister
12.02.2017
Top Pelister, 2601m above sea level, where there is a commemorative plaque of the first Macedonian mountaineer who has climbed Mount Everest late 80s.
aerofoto.mk - Over Ski center Pelister, Macedonia.
Spring fly over ski center Pelister
05.03.2017
A Fast Stop in Lively Bitola, Macedonia
Bitola was an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea with the Aegean Sea and Central Europe; an important consulate city, trade center for the Roman Empire and second largest city in Macedonia.
Unfortunately, we only had one hour in lively Bitola that has many historic sights to see as well as a pedestrian street lined with restaurants and cafes. This walking area led past wonderful Art Deco architecture that is, believe it or not, undamaged.
There is an imposing Statue of King Phillip II, Clock tower, an old Bedestan, synagogue which we could not manage to locate and a Film Festival is held yearly, dedicated to the Monarki brothers who went to California in 1903-1904 and came back with the first movie camera. Definitely not enough time in Bitola.
MY BEAUTIFUL MACEDONIA-Pelister National Park 04.03.2017
Pelister National Park is a national park in the Municipality of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. The park is located in the Baba Mountain massif and covers an area of 171.5 square kilometres (66.2 sq mi). The altitude of the park varies between 927 and 2,601 m (3,041 and 8,533 ft) above sea level and is filled with exquisite flora and fauna. Among flora elements, the presence is especially significant of the five-needle pine molica, Pinus peuce - a unique species of Cenozoic age being present on only a few mountains in the Balkan Peninsula. The beauty of the landscape is enhanced by the diverse wildlife: bears, roe deer, wolves, chamois, deer, wild boars, rabbits, several species of eagles, partridges, red-billed choughs, and the endemic Macedonian Pelagonia trout.
Info and features
Pelister is the oldest and second largest national park in Republic of Macedonia after Mavrovo. It is one of the leading tourist areas in the country, since it is a well-known ski resort, along with Ohrid, Prespa, Dojran, Popova Šapka, and Kruševo. From Pelister one can see the Pelagonia valley, Lake Prespa, mountains Nidže, Galičica, Jakupica, and the city of Bitola. Interestingly, Pelister is one of the most southern mountains in the Balkans that has an alpine character. Pelister is also known for its two mountain lakes, which are called Pelister's Eyes. The Big lake is 2,218 metres (7,277 ft) above the sea level while the Small lake is 2,180 metres (7,150 ft) high. Here are the sources of many rivers. The climate in Pelister National Park is diverse.