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2-day Hiking Trip in the Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria

Join the Bulgaria Mountain Guides on a fun 2-day overnight hiking trip in the beautiful Balkan Mountains and explore this stunning range in Bulgaria!

Private

Balkan Mountains

2 Days

All year

Occasional

Beginner


Description

The Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria are a stunning region with beautiful landscapes. They welcome visitors year round and offer great hiking opportunities! On this guided 2-day hiking trip I would like to show you some of their top spots. 

This is an easy two day hike, intended for the enjoyment of the experience and natural environment. On the first day of our trip, we will meet in Sopot and from there, head to our trailhead. We will hike up to the hut and have a couple of options to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Then, the following day, our objective will be the stunning Vasil Levski peak which will give us a great vantage point of the region. After enjoying the beautiful wilderness, we will return to the hut. Finally,   after lunch we will head back to the town. Depending on the season you decide to visit you will be able to enjoy different weather conditions and landscapes, all beautiful in their own way.

This is not a difficult hike, therefore it is open to all levels. We will not hike to very high altitudes and the terrain is quite friendly. In the winter we may need snowshoes and I can advise you on equipment rental if necessary. I will of course be there the whole way to guide you and ensure a safe and fun trip!

Are you ready for an adventure in the Balkan Mountains? Then book your place now and join me on this 2-day hike in Bulgaria!

You can also join me on a stunning Seven Rila Lakes snowshoeing tour if you are interested in some more winter fun in the region!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

NOT INCLUDED: guide travel expenses, meals, accommodation, lift tickets


Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting in Sopot- Hike to the hut

We will meet at the town square in Sopot. A short transfer will take us to the base of a lift that will take us to the start of the hike. From there, we will walk around an hour to the hut. After we arrive, we can either do a short hike or learn some navigating, maps and basic mountaineering. Resting in the hut and enjoying some of the local dishes is always an option.

Elevation: + 400m.

Day 2: Vasil Levski peak- return to Sopot

After a proper breakfast in the hut, we will hike for two hours to the top of Vasil Levski peak, also known as Ambaritca. From there, you get a spectacular view over the highest part of the Balkan mountains. If the weather is good, quite a big part of the country of Bulgaria in general is visible from that spot. When done with taking photos, we will head back to the hut. After lunch,  we will descend to the lift and all the way down to the town. Elevation: + 380m

 

Details

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Transportation to Sopot from any of the main cities in Bulgaria could be arranged. If the trip is done in winter and snowshoes are needed, help with the hire is provided as well.

Meeting point

Town Square in Sopot

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