Description
Walking through the green hills of the Western Rhodopes, from one village to another, is the essence of this tour. Rhodopes are the largest mountain range in the country, a region rich in biodiversity as well as with preserved rural environment. The routes are medium difficulty, the terrain is not too rocky or steep like in Pirin, for example. Encounters of local cultural and traditional sights are part of the experience. The route is available between May and October.
The main sights along the way are the Yagodina Cave and Buynovsko Gorge, the Trigrad Cave and Gorge, the architectural reserve of Shiroka Luka (Shiroka Laka) – an old village that preserves some of the traditions in the architecture, but also the folklore and the culture of the region.
Itinerary
Day 1: Devin – Yagodina Cave – Yagodina Village – Trigrad Village – 3h, 9.5 km, +470/-280m
Day 2: Trigrad Village – Mugla Village – 6h, 17km, +850/-680m
Day 3: Mugla Village – Karluk Peak – Gela Village – 6,5h, 14 km, +900/-800 m
Day 4: Gela Village – Shiroka Luka – 2,5h
Cost includes
- NAVIGATION – all the navigation tools you need to plan and complete this route independently. We provide:
👉 Paper map of the route – send them abroad or to your hotel in Sofia;
Map of Western Rhodope Mountains
👉 Route gpx tracks;
👉 Route notes with important info on the route and general advise;
👉 Assistance in using your navigation tools like smart phone apps, gps unit, installing the tracks, etc.
- CONSULTATION TALK – 1×30 min with us before your tour. We will answer all your questions and doubts, also help you in the preparation, planning or research for any necessary info.
- ROUTE ADJUSTMENTS – We will adjust the plan and the route within the same time frame for you, according your personal travel plans and preferences on the difficulty of the day walks, the accommodation type, etc.
Not included
- Guiding;
- 24h emergency support during the trip;
- GPS unit;
- Transport, accommodation or food expenses;
- Luggage transfers, lift tickets;
- Insurance.
