Access info missing
Crag is missing access information, so remember that climbing is not always permitted. When parking, remember to leave unobstructed way for local habitants and agricultural machinery. Do not litter or make unnecessarily loud noises when at the cliff. Making fire is allowed only with a permit! Read more
We like Kadina cave
Vladimir Trpovski
KADINA CAVE, the secret paradise for climbing in middle of Balkan.
The crag is located on 34 km, in South-East direction from Centrum of Skopje, capitol of Macedonia, or chronologically 1 hour. Drive towards Zelenikovo village, through the suburbs Usje, Pintija, Drachevo, and after 15 min of driving you will pass Oreshani and Zelenikovo village, and right after is the Zelenikovo village rail station. When you enter the village station Zelenikovo (you cannot miss) we continue on the road to the right from the railway, and in front of you there will be a mini square, (more likely-clearing) where the city bus line-67 turns back (this is the last station). From there on, keep on the road, straight, you will soon get uphill and to the large “S” turn. Keep uphill and on the next left 180 turn, keep left, passing by small village Strahojadica (on the right), there will be panoramic view on the terrain in front, this road will take you to the rustic village Gumalevo. As soon as you pass Strahojadica, the dirt road comes next. Keep left. Do not turn. It lasts only 3km. Just keep straight on the road, and don’t turn at all. The dirt road is suitable for any kind of vehicle. When you enter in villageGumalevo, drive until you exit the village, and right after 50m from the exit there is parking on the right side when you can park your vehicle. From there on you continue on foot, and right after the sheepfold there is a Poplar tree which instruct you to leave the wide trail you just walked, and brake left on the hiking trail. The hiking trail extends through tobacco fields, and a view of the crag will show up, continue after and you will get into small forest of bushes which lead to Kadina Cave.
Climbing season:The crag has south-west orientated and provides perfect condition for climbing in the period from October till beginning of May. Good climbing is also possible in the summer, only inside in the cave.
Equipment:The routes are up to 30 m long, and you will need 60m single rope. You will need up to 15 quick draws.
