Vodno — Local services in Municipality of Karposh

Vodno is a beautiful mountainous area located near Skopje, North Macedonia, offering breathtaking views, scenic trails, and serene nature. It’s a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, cycling, or simply escaping the city’s hustle.

The highlight of Vodno is the Millennium Cross, a monumental structure that stands at 66 meters tall and is visible from afar. Visitors can either hike up the mountain or take a cable car to reach the summit, where panoramic views of Skopje and the surrounding landscapes await.

The area also features cozy picnic spots, lush greenery, and opportunities to explore local flora and fauna, making it a great place for families, couples, or solo travelers seeking tranquility and adventure. Whether you visit for a peaceful retreat or an active day outdoors, Vodno will leave you refreshed...

Incredible natural beauty to admire and great access via trails or the cable car, however the summit is in need of some attention.

We used the cable car to ascend to the summit and this was excellent. A modern well maintained system which is excellent value at 100MKD per person return. Others were walking or cycling on what looked to be very good paths and trails. There was even a downhill mountain bike course with start ramp at the top.

It's just a shame that the facilities under the cross are all closed and rubbish is scattered around. Toilets too are just a cluster of dirty portaloos. Perhaps once the work on the new tower is complete they will sort...

The place is nice. The buses 25, 25a and 25b on Sunday are free. They go up to the lift, where the return ticket is 100 den. The panorama view is nice. The mountains seen on the north are like from an adventure movie. On the top is the millennium cross - 66 m high. What exactly is its purpose... I can not tell. You can not go inside. It has only lights that illuminate it during the night. There are some tourist tracks around and the view on the other side of the mountain Vodno are again nice. There is also one tea house below the cross - an ex war German bunker. It was so crowded that we quickly abandoned our attempts to buy a tea...