{
  "name": "Mavrovo and the Radika Gorge",
  "slug": "mavrovo-radika-gorge-r1202",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/mavrovo-radika-gorge-r1202/",
  "summary": "The R1202 climbs from the Gostivar valley to Mavrovi Anovi and runs along the north side of Mavrovo Lake, then descends through the Radika gorge from Trnica to Debar, passing Bigorski monastery.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "R1202"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "North Macedonia",
    "region": "Mavrovo and Rostuša",
    "start": {
      "name": "Cerovo, near Gostivar",
      "lat": 41.726985,
      "lon": 20.840955
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Debar",
      "lat": 41.519005,
      "lon": 20.524314
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 34.2,
    "lengthKm": 55,
    "driveMinutes": 68,
    "corners": 59,
    "hairpins": 1,
    "maxGradientPercent": 10,
    "summitMetres": 1330.5,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 5
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Landslide risk between Mavrovi Anovi and Debar",
    "Snow in winter, when winter tyres or chains may be needed",
    "No fuel inside the national park"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "gorge",
    "forest",
    "lakes"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Mavrovo National Park Information Center",
    "Mavrovo hydro builders' monument",
    "Restaurant Korab, Trnica",
    "Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 546
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-10-11"
}