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How to get to the Bulgarian UNESCO site Rila Monastery by public transport from Sofia. Continue reading
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There is a lot of resources covering the general safety issues in the mountains and we’ll discuss only some aspects of them that might be... Continue reading
The European Ramblers Association (ERA) has developed a network of 12 long distance walking paths that cross most of the European countries. Following any of... Continue reading
The towering Rila Mountains, situated in Bulgaria are the highest mountain range on the Balkans. The central and lofty parts of them are occupied by the... Continue reading
Mountain Rescue and Travel Insurance Mountain Rescue services are paid in Bulgaria and the best way to cover such expenses is to have a valid... Continue reading
2023 up to date information on the working hours and operating schedule of the main lifts of Rila, Pirin, Vitosha and Balkan mountains in Bulgaria.... Continue reading
The city of Plovdiv is the second biggest city of Bulgaria with population of about 350 000 inhabitants. It is located in the central parts of the... Continue reading
Sofia is maybe the only capital in Europe that is located at the foot of a big mountain and which allows such an easy access to... Continue reading
Vitosha is a wonder, a nature wonder! Being so close to Sofia, it’s a remarkable destination for all citizens and visitors and one of the... Continue reading
How difficult is it to climb Mount Mytikas in Olympus Mountains, Greece, is a question we are asked quite often, both from people who plan... Continue reading
Northern Pirin Mountains – info on how to get by public transport to the main starting points for hiking or trekking in this mountain range.... Continue reading
Quite often we receive questions like “Can we visit the Seven Rila Lakes in November?” or “Is Musala accessible in October?”. Hopefully this article will... Continue reading
The Krushùna Falls (Krushùnski Vodopàdi as they are pronounced in Bulgarian) are a karst cascade located near the village of Krushùna, some 34 km from the historical town... Continue reading
Koprivshtitsa (or Koprivshtitza, Копривщица) is an amazing Bulgarian village everyone should see. It is an official local architectural and cultural reserve. The historical value of... Continue reading
It is well-known to everyone that water is life and all of the civilizations built their towns near rivers exactly because of this fact. The... Continue reading
Read more about hiring a mountain guide in Bulgaria below: What can a mountain guide add to your trip? Depending on your personal knowledge and... Continue reading
The Devetàshka cave (Devetàshka peshterà as it is pronounced in Bulgarian) is a picturesque karst cave near Veliko Tarnovo, a beautiful historical city in central... Continue reading
Belintash is the name of a spectacular rock in the shape of a 300 meters long plateau at about 1200 m. elevation in Western Rhodope... Continue reading