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SERMRNIN WATERFALL, GEVGELIJA

The mountain village of Sermenin is located 18 km away from the city of Gevgelija, on the south-eastern slope of Kozhuf in the Vlahomeglen area, in the western part of the Municipality of Gevgelija territory. The Vlahomeglen area includes 15 villages; three of which (Konsko, Uma and Sermenin) are located in Macedonia, while the rest are in Greece.
This beautiful village on the Kozhuf mountain is on about 30 minutes driving by car on an asphalted road with mild curves.
The village is located at an altitude of 550 meters, in densely forested surrounding.
The village is known as an air bath, with many people coming here for treatment of bronchitis and asthma. Due to the good location, the clean air, the beautiful nature, this village is growing into a real tourist attraction.
You can not visit it and not fall in love with it. Have a drink of clean and cold mountain water from the several fountains in the village; climb the hill opposite the village and see the panoramic view of part of the village (you won't be able to see the whole village, because it is in a dense forest), breathe in the clean air, visit it and light candles in the old church of St. George the Great Martyr (if it's closed, ask some of the locals you’ll meet in the village to call the one who maintains it, to open it for you), sit on the bench in the middle of the village and enjoy the view and the whole visit.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Some useful information:
Since 2004, the village in included in the municipality of Gevgelija; until 2004 it was part of the municipality of Miravci.
In 2020, a mountaineering and working action was held to mark the hiking trails around the village.
In Gevgelija, the monograph ``Sermenin`` by Risto Stamkov was promoted, which shows the historical development of the village.
A long-standing tradition of the village is the ``Walk of the Saints``, which takes place on the second day of Easter and icons of the saints are carried around the village. It starts from the church and goes around the whole village, after which the icons return to the church. On this day there are many visitors to the village from nearby towns such as Gevgelija and Bogdanci, as well as from the nearby villages. This is one of the most interesting Macedonian traditions that everyone should see.
Vancho Prke, a participant in WW II, was also born in the village.
In the village you can visit several sites:
5 km south of the village is the Singra archaeological site;
The springs of the Sermenin River/Belica is located next to the village;
The main church in the village is the one dedicated to St. George the GreatMartyr, built in 1834, located in the southwest part of the village; the church has been renovated twice so far - at the end of the 19th century and in 1940;
In the immediate vicinity of the village, i.e. above the village there is the church of St. Elijah, which dates back to the 10th century; on which foundations a new church was built;
If you’re an adventurer, the Stajka paraglider track is located above the village;
The old mill located along the Sermeninska river;

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Vera waterfall is located on the Belica river, on the southern part of the Sermenin village, located on the slopes of Mount Kozhuv, 18.5 kilometers from Gevgelija.

The waterfall is located on an altitude of about 600 meters, it is 4 meters high, with a 3 meters deep pool formed just under the waterfall. An 80 meters path leads to the waterfall itself; made by local residents, the place is trimmed with a bridge, benches, tables and trash cans, while an asphalted road leads to the village of Sermenin.

The river Belica is full with water throughout the year and it makes this waterfall active throughout the year, and it is especially popular in the summer when the temperature is lower due to the dense forest around the waterfall.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION CAPACITIES: Sermrnin Terrace (Sermeninski Cardak)

Bicycle path

Bicycle path: Sermenin-Vrv Flora

Link from the track: https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/sermenin-vrv-flora-1712mnv-kozhuf-planina-120271393

Start point: 560 m

Total distance: 32.92 km

Max elevation: 1,710 m

Min elevation: 533 m

Total climbing: 1,517 m

Total descent: 1,517 m

Average speed: 10,1 km/h

Max Grade: 26,3%

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