The Plačkovica range rises to 1,754 metres at its highest peak, Lisec, forming the natural eastern and southern border of the Radoviš basin. The mountains are largely forested with oak and beech at lower elevations and open subalpine meadows near the summits, and the trails are blissfully uncrowded — you can walk for hours without encountering another hiker.
The main access point from Radoviš is via the mountain lodge Džumaja (Џумаја), which serves as a base for routes up toward Lisec and the central ridge. The ascent from the lodge to the summit takes around three to four hours and rewards with panoramic views across the Vardar basin to the west and into Bulgaria to the east. The Zrnovska river valley, which splits the range into eastern and western sections, offers easier walking along its banks. Snow can linger on the upper slopes until June, making April and May ideal for seeing the meadows in flower while the summit is still dusted white. Bring your own food and water — facilities are minimal.