Skakavitsa Hut
Skakavitsa Hut was built in 1921-1922 by enthusiasts from the town of Dupnitsa and that makes it the first tourist hut in Bulgaria. It is located in Northwestern Rila Mountains, within the Rila National Park and Skakavitsa Reserve, at a height of 1896 meters above the sea. Its a complex of two buildings and offers shelter and food for up to 90 people.
The hut is most easily reachable along the asphalt road Sapareva Banya-Pionerska Hut (up to Zeleni Preslop, also known as Gorna Zemya) and further one hour of walking. Higher along the valley is located the biggest waterfall in Rila Mountains – Skakavitsa Waterfall (30 min of walking from the hut).
Contacts: http://tdrilskiezera.org
Nearby destinations:
- Rila Lakes Hut
- Lovna Hut
- Seven Lakes Hut
- Ivan Vazov Hut
- Vada Hut
- Malyovitsa Hut
Photo Credit: http://tdrilskiezera.org/
Author: Lyuben Grancharov
“The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page” (Augustine of Hippo). I enjoy filling up the page, called “Bulgaria”, both working as a guide and writing about the mountains of Bulgaria on this blog.
hi is the hur open at the end of september?
Hi, is the hut open at the beginning of june?
And how can I make a reservation for 2 people?
Yes, it is open. Info on how to book: https://bulguides.com/skylab1/how-to-book-the-huts/
Hi, we would like to stay at Skakavitsa hut for one night-23/6, for 2 persons. Please return to me. Thanks alot
Sorry, we do not make reservations in huts.
Hi!
Is it possible to stay with you on the 8th of August with 7 people? The night before we’re staying at the Ivan Vazov hut, so it would be great to stay the next night with you!
Thanks.
Greetings from Belgium
Marieke Muysoms
Hi Marieke, the best is to contact the hut directly, you can text them at +359 898 376 611
Hello!
Is it possible to hike from Skakavitsa waterfall to Seven Rila lakes or the other way around? Perhaps there is a marked trail?
Thank you!
Kristaos
Another option to contact Skakavitsa Hut via email: [email protected]
Hello, how do you get in touch with the Skakavitsa hut? The link on the page does not seem to work. Thank you!
Hi, their phone number is: +359 898 376 611