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BIKING WINE TOURISM, CHATEAU SOPOT WINERY, VELES MUNICIPALITY

Just 20 kilometers away from Skopje, amidst a beautiful setting near the Veles Lake, right next to the Sopot pay toll on the Skopje-Veles highway, there is the ``Chateau Sopot`` winery. A place where you can try excellent Macedonian specialties from original cuisine, along with the finest Macedonian wine. You will find on offer their beautiful wines: Alshar, Alur, Mistika, Temjanika, Cabernet Sauvignon and a series of other beautiful wines you can enjoy in the beautiful scenery, the children's corner and the visit to the winery.
The winery owns 100 hectares of its own vineyards with selected grapevines.
Chateau Sopot is one of the most famous Macedonian wineries, with an extraordinary quality of wine production and a beautiful scenery on the site. If you are in Macedonia, a visit to the vineyard is a great idea – combining the outdoors with the foodie, it is a very popular trip.
The sea of grape plantations covering the horizon is a sight to behold. Many locals make the 40-minute journey from the capital Skopje just to enjoy the tranquility and breathtaking scenery.
The atmosphere is such that you can immerse yourself completely, listening only to a light breeze while you drink wine and watch the sun set behind the horizon. The place is remote and isolated from the rest of the region, and therefore it is a perfect opportunity to recall your stay in Macedonia, planning for the next day.
The plentitude of vineyards covering the horizon is a must-see landscape. Many of the Skopje residents take the 40 minutes travel to get here and enjoy the calmness and breathtaking scenery.
The atmosphere is such that you can lay back and give yourself up to the mild breeze while enjoying your wine in the sunset, watching the sun going slowly behind the horizon. The place is sufficiently away and isolated from the rest of the region and gives a perfect opportunity to visit during your stay in Macedonia, while planning the next day.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

You can also make a reservation for accommodation within this impressive object with even more impressive landscape of vineyards. Since it is located in the Veles surrounding, you can visit the near Lake Mladost and enjoy there the cycling adventure that is neatly defined and visibly marked.
The winery is in the process of renting electric bicycles, which offer excellent opportunities for alternative cycling tourism.
You can also take a recreational hiking walk to one of the several nearby monasteries and churches, or even go to one of the Veles peaks like the Groot, on altitude of 656 m.

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS:

Chateau Sopot Winery is located next to the E-75 highway on the Skopje-Veles route. If you are traveling from the opposite side, then the only approach to the winery is from Lake Mladost.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION CAPACITIES:

The winery has its own apartments, and of course you can make a reservation here.

e-mail: info@chateausopot.mk

Address: “Jadranska Magistrala” No. 135, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia

Phone: +389 78663300

Facebook: @ chateausopotmacedonia

Bicycle path

Link from the track:

Start point: 369m

Total distance: 38,4 km

Max elevation: 1309 m

Min elevation: 369 m

Total climbing: + 1,103m

Total descent: – 1,102m

Average speed: 11.7 km/h

Max Grade: 13.2%

Total moving time: 05:30:26 h

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*For any standing outdoor activities, contact the site moderator.

**If you are interested in a hiking escort, contact us and we will provide you with a local mountain guide:

 

Hiking trails

Length in one direction: 3.5 km

Weight: 4/10

Climbing time: 2 hours

Climbing with children: 2.5 hours

Altitude difference: 600 m

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*For any standing outdoor activities, contact the site moderator.

**If you are interested in a hiking escort, contact us and we will provide you with a local mountain guide:

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT VELES BIKING:

Veles Biking Bicycle Group – Veles is the founder of this website. If you are interested in an escort for cycling or hiking tours, please contact us:

e-mail: velesbiking@gmail.com

web: www.velesbiking.mk

Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/velesmountbiking/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikingveles/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BikingVeles

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWUMfWbeG3OmjfElqCctmQ

mob. phone: +38976376040

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