Hike in The Central Balkan National Park
Overview
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3 days
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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 Info
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.
What To Expect
Walk from Karnare village to the hut Dermenka
Accommodations
Overnight in the hut Dermenka
Central Balkan National Park
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
Walk from the hut Dermenka to the hut Dobrila
Accommodations
Overnight in the hut Dobrila
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
(if the option with a guide is chosen)
Central Balkan National Park
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
Walk from the hut Dobrila to the town of Sopot
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
(if the option with a guide is chosen)
Central Balkan National Park
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
Options
Self-Guided Without Transport
Reservation and assistance : Hut Reservations, Hut Contacts, E-mail assistance, Phone assistance Duration: 3 days GPS track & Detailed itinerary Time-tables: Time tables of local public transport and local taxi companies contacts
Self-Guided With Transport
Reservation and Assistance : Hut Reservations, Hut Contacts, E-mail assistance, Phone assistance Duration: 3 days GPS Track & Detailed Itinerary Car or Van Pickup included
Guided Hike Without Transport
Two nights in Mountain huts: The huts are warm and cozy, food is offered as well. The rooms are double with a bathroom. Certified Mountain Guide Duration: 3 days Breakfast every morning Time-tables: Time tables of local public transport and local taxi companies contacts
Guided Hike With Transport
Two nights in Mountain huts: The huts are warm and cozy, food is offered as well. The rooms are double with a bathroom. Certified Mountain Guide Duration: 3 days Breakfast every morning Car or Van Pickup included
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)
Private transport (if it is chosen as option)
Pick-up (if the option with private transport is chosen)
Insurance and personal expenses
Organized luggage transport from hut to hut
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
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.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The waterfall hike
davidmD3823KB,Nov 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We hiked up to the water fall in the pouring rain the route was steeper than expected, but felt doable with a reasonable level of fitness and experience well worth the visit. 3.3h up and down well marked out. Cost about £12 in a cab from Sofia central with the yellow cabs recommended downloading the their app
Incredible and unforgettable experience
intothesun28,Feb 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my first winter hike ever and Emil and Veneta did everything possible to make sure it was comfortable and fun. Not only are they extremely kind and warm people, but I learned so much from their vast knowledge about the mountains and it's forests. I also felt extremely safe (even in the sometimes difficult weather conditions) due to their experience and familiarity with the trails. The hike is expertly planned, with comfortable accommodation each night and the most beautiful views and trails. I really couldn't recommend this experience more!
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