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E6 alternative route, North Macedonia: what it is and when to go

E6 alternative route is a hiking trail (E6 εναλλακτική διαδρομή) in North Macedonia. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Hiking trail · Hiking
Local name
E6 εναλλακτική διαδρομή
Where
North Macedonia
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Nearest airport
SKP Ilinden, 127 km as the crow flies
Trail network
National
Coordinates
41.15836, 22.71576

What it is and where

E6 alternative route is a hiking trail (E6 εναλλακτική διαδρομή) in North Macedonia.

Its coordinates are 41.15836, 22.71576; the nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP, Ilinden), 127 km as the crow flies. How to get around North Macedonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Trail network
National

It is one of the Hiking places in North Macedonia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit E6 alternative route is April to June and September to October.

  1. JanBetter not9:21
  2. FebBetter not10:25
  3. MarPossible11:40
  4. AprBest time13:07
  5. MayBest time14:18
  6. JunBest time14:57
  7. JulPossible14:41
  8. AugPossible13:39
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:52
  11. NovPossible9:39
  12. DecBetter not9:03

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to North Macedonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to North Macedonia

To enter North Macedonia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Ohrid is packed in July and August: book ahead”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the North Macedonia checklist. Currency: Macedonian denar (MKD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire brigade · 194 ambulance.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the North Macedonia guide.

More in North Macedonia: Hiking

Every North Macedonia place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is E6 alternative route?

It is a hiking trail (E6 εναλλακτική διαδρομή in the local language) in North Macedonia.

When is the best time to visit E6 alternative route?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.

How do you get to E6 alternative route?

The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP), 127 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around North Macedonia is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the North Macedonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have European Walking Route E4, Greecem east, European long distance path E6 - part Greece, Dojran Clock Tower. The rest is in the North Macedonia guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.