Hike in The Central Balkan National Park

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Duration
3 days
Group Size
1 to 6 people
Ages
18 - 70 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

This is an amazing walk in the Central Balkan National Park. The trail offers real wilderness in combination with cozy touristic huts. The landscape is varied. It comprises ancient beech and coniferous forests where the average age of the trees is around 150 years, high-mountain meadows and narrow rocky strips along the main mountain crest. It is part of the E3 European long-distance walking route. The Balkan mountain gives the name of the Balkan Peninsula. This tour offers many opportunities for hiking all year round. We offer this hike in several options depending on your preferences-with transport or without transport, with a guide or without a guide. If you prefer with transport, we will pick you up from Sofia or Plovdiv.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with health problems or pregnant travelers.

Pickup

If you have chosen the option "Guided hike without transport", your mountain guide will wait at the main entrance of the cathedral "Alexander Nevski" with a plate with your names. - Time zone: Europe/Sofia

What's included

Mountain guide (if the option with a guide is chosen)
Accommodation in 2 Mountain Huts (if the option with a guide is chosen)
Breakfast: 2
Private transport (if it is chosen as option)
Pick-up (if the option with private transport is chosen)
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Other
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Itinerary

Day 1: Walk from Karnare village to the hut Dermenka
If you have selected an option with transport, we will pick you up from Sofia to transfer you to the starting point of the hike-the village of Karnare. The path is going up gently to the main crest of the mountain. From this point to the hut, the terrain is mild and safe even in winter, without any substantial ascending and descending. Hiking Stats: Distance: 7 km, Ascend: 980 m, Descend: 100 m, Walking Time: 4 hours

Overnight in the hut Dermenka

Day 2: Walk from the hut Dermenka to the hut Dobrila
It is a pleasant forest walk along the main crest of the mountain. All the way to the hut Dobrila provides good panoramas to the mighty peaks around. Dobrila hut is well-maintained and a nice spot for a rest. Hiking stats: Distance: 9km, Ascend: 580 m, Descend: 280 m, Walking Time: 5 hours

Overnight in the hut Dobrila

Breakfast: (if the option with a guide is chosen)

Day 3: Walk from the hut Dobrila to the town of Sopot
In the area there is a lift also that supports many sports as paragliding even in winter. Hiking Stats: Distance: 7 km, Ascend: 30 m, Descend: 1230 m, Walking Time: 4 hours

Breakfast: (if the option with a guide is chosen)

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 3 days: 100%
  • From 0 to 3 days: 0%
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Adult (18 - 70 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 6
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