Karadžica Hiking Lodge is located on the slopes of Mount Mumdžica, part of the Jakupica mountain range in central North Macedonia. By vehicle, the route goes from Dračevo through the villages D. Količani – Gorno Količani – Crvena Voda – Preslap, then to the weekend settlement Mala Reka, and finally to the village Aldinci, where after a few more kilometers you reach the lodge.

Today, the lodge is managed by the Dračevo Sports Mountaineering Society from Skopje. Since taking over management, many improvements have been made, requiring considerable financial investment, effort, and time. Renovations include upgrading the rooms, the main hall, windows and doors, the installation of two shower cabins, a fully equipped kitchen, and landscaping of the yard. These efforts have gradually given Karadžica Lodge the character it deserves for all who enjoy its nature and location.

The lodge has a capacity of 15 rooms with 65 beds. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen with utensils, refrigerators, and food storage, shower cabins, clean bed linen, satellite TV, and a lounge with 40 seats.

The society organizes transport to and from Karadžica Lodge, departing and returning from in front of the Karadžica Forestry Station near the gas station in Dračevo. Karadžica Hiking Lodge is one of the few, if not the only, mountain lodges open year-round.

Karadžica Hiking Lodge

• Managed by: Dračevo Mountaineering Society – Skopje

• Location: On the slopes of Mount Mumdžica, 1,450 m above sea level

• Access: Asphalt road to Preslap, then forest road (partially reinforced)

• Operating hours: Open year-round

• Main trail: To the Russian Monument – 7.7 km; to Preslap – 4.5 km

Secondary trails along the transversal:

• To Dare Džambas Lodge on Mount Vodno – approx. 26 km

Other trails:

• To Salakovi Lakes

• Along the ridge of Mount Mumdžica