FREE WALKING IN BULGARIAS NATIONAL PARKS PDF Julian Perry | 256 pages | 15 May 2010 | Cicerone Press | 9781852845742 | English | Cumbria, United Kingdom Walks in Bulgaria's National Parks - 12 multi-day… | Cicerone Press This is a fascinating country where eastern and western influences have become entwined and hospitality is engrained. Bulgaria also contains some of the most dramatic and breathtaking mountain scenery to be Walking in Bulgarias National Parks anywhere in Europe and Walking in Bulgarias National Parks is especially true in the Rila and Pirin rangesthe highest in the country and the entire Balkan region. The Rila and Pirin Mountain ranges of Bulgaria offer some of the very best mountain Walking in Bulgarias National Parks in Europe. An added bonus being that the series of waymarked trails here in Bulgaria offer a much more tranquil trekking experience as they see nothing like the number of hikers other ranges in Europe do. This challenging self-guided walking holiday encompasses both the Rila and Pirin Mountains and is most definitely aimed at the experienced, dedicated mountain walker. Expect dramatic scenery, as you walk firstly in the Rila, the region of the seven lakes, through wild flower meadows and over high mountain passes before visiting the world famous, ornate Rila Monastery. Next up are the magnificent marbled Pirin Mountains. Rhodope also Rodopi or Rhodopi is the largest mountain in Bulgaria, spanning one seventh of the territory of the country. The mountain is situated in the Southern part of Bulgaria and the southernmost part of it is situated on the territory of Greece. The highest peak is Golyam Perelik m a. The name of the mountain has a Thracian origin. The Thracian tribes inhabited the Rhodopi centuries on end. Around the mountain there are lots of remains of their culture, such as megaliths and sanctuaries. In geomorphological aspect the Walking in Bulgarias National Parks is the oldest mountain range in Bulgaria. The mountain can be divided in Eastern and Western Rhodopi. The two parts are very different from each another. The Western part is much higher and the climate is mostly mountainous. The Eastern part has low mountainous and hill relief, where the average altitude is only m. The climate is very mild during the winter and very hot in the summer. More about hiking tour in Eastern rhodopes — here. Some of the biggest Bulgarian rivers take their beginnings from Stara planina, all of them flow into Danube River. There are almost no lakes on the territory of the mountain. North and South of the main ridge, in the foothills, there are dams. There are more than 80 huts and shelters in the mountain, connected with a wide network of walking trails. Have in mind that it Walking in Bulgarias National Parks difficult to make a reservation by phone in most of them. Unfortunately some of the huts are not working, especially in the Eastern and Western part of the mountain. Another option for an overnight is in the foothills of the mountain. There are plenty of towns and villages Walking in Bulgarias National Parks both foothills of Stara Planina Northern and Southernwhere you can stay in a hotel or a guesthouse. Many people do two-day walking trekshiking up to the ridge, spending a night in a hut there, and then going down along a different route. More read here. They have a total area ofhectares and comprise more than one-third of all protected areas in Bulgaria. Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan are among the largest and most valuable protected areas in Europe. Identified as Category II protected areas by the World Conservation Union, the Parks are managed in accordance with the latest conservation principles and approaches. Worldwide, national parks are generally designated to preserve representative natural features, wildlife and habitats of the country. Their designation is intended to preserve natural processes generally free from human manipulation. In Bulgarian national parks, unique samples of natural habitats and elements of ecosystems are Walking in Bulgarias National Parks within reserves. The Bulgarian National Parks offer excellent opportunities for tourism, scientific research and education. The National Parks also include rivers, lakes, natural landmarks, waterfalls, and exceptional landscapes. National Parks allow opportunities for recreation, spiritual enrichment and contact with nature. Tourists can choose from a wide variety of activities, including:. Sign in Join. Travel guide Destinations Attractions Cuisine Hotels. Sign in. Log into your account. Sign up. Password recovery. Forgot your password? Get help. Create an account. Winter Sports. Horse riding in Bulgaria. Rafting and Kayaking. Golf in Bulgaria Horse riding in Bulgaria Rafting and Kayaking The Top 10 Spots For Hiking And Trekking In Bulgaria - Visit Bulgaria Culture Trip stands with Black Lives Matter. Musala is the highest peak in the Walking in Bulgarias National Parks Mountains, Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula, soaring at 2, m 9, ft. The Walking in Bulgarias National Parks can range from comparatively easy, if you take the chairlift from Borovets, to a full-day odyssey if you choose some of the more remote mountain chalets as a starting point such as Granchar Chalet. Malyovitsa is one of the most emblematic peaks in the Rila Mountains because the Central Mountaineering School, the first mountaineering club in Bulgaria, is located at its base. From the moment you start hiking, you will see the majestic peak in front of you almost all the way up. The valley consists of several terraces with vast panoramas and lakes where you can take a break and have a light meal. Once you reach the peak, you can return back to the Central Mountaineering School the return trip takes around five hours or continue to Ivan Vazov Chalet. The route is of medium difficulty. Rock climbers can spend a day or two exploring the rock climbing routes near Malyovitsa. If a foreign tourist can name only one hiking destination in Bulgaria, it is usually the Seven Rila Lakes. These glacial lakes graciously Walking in Bulgarias National Parks into one another, each of them with a different shape and size. You can hop on a chairlift that will take you to The Seven Lakes Chalet and then hike for hours to see all the lakes. The best view Walking in Bulgarias National Parks above is from the so-called Lake Peak. If you visit the lakes in mid-August, you will witness the gathering of the White Brotherhood, followers of the Bulgarian spiritual leader and philosopher Beinsa Douno Peter Deunovwho perform a special dance called paneurhythmy in big circles at sunrise. Your adrenaline will be pumping once you reach Koncheto Ridge and you look down from the crevices on both sides. Its rim is no more Walking in Bulgarias National Parks meters feet wide, with the narrowest parts being a mere 0. If you are lucky, you will witness the famous phenomenon here — often the one side of the ridge is coated in clouds, while the other is sunny. If you are up for a light, pleasant hike, head to Pirin Mountain and its Bezbog Peak that neighbours Bezbog Lake, not far from the ski resort of Bansko. Another easy-level hiking option from the chalet is to go to Popovi Lakes, an hour and a half hiking in one direction. Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, at m ftis the highest waterfall in the Balkans. Walking in Bulgarias National Parks fun fact is that the name of one of the steepest sections of the trails, Dzhendema, means Hell, so locals joke that to reach Heaven you must pass through Hell. Walking in Bulgarias National Parks from the highest point of Beklemeto Mountain Pass and enjoy a two-hour leisurely walk along the ridge. Climbing the peak will require some effort, and part of it is secured with a metal rope, but the views are worth it. Continue to Kozya Stena Chalet to spend the night. The chalet is quite basic but known for some of the most welcoming chalet-keepers in Bulgaria. Select currency. My Plans. Open menu Menu. Bulgaria may only have three Walking in Bulgarias National Parks parks, but there are so many hiking routes with jaw-dropping vistas within them that you will need months to see them all. If you are pressed for time, though, here are some of the most scenic routes you can explore by hiking the protected areas of Pirin National Park, Rila National Park and Central Balkan National Park. Musala: The highest peak in the Balkans. Malyovitsa: Where hiking in Bulgaria started. Koncheto Ridge: The adrenaline route in Pirin. Read Next. hiking in Bulgaria’s National Parks | RAGOWSKI, WAAHHHH!!!!! This is a list of protected areas in Bulgaria which includes 3 national parks11 nature parks and 55 nature reserves. All of the Walking in Bulgarias National Parks protected areas in Bulgaria are also part of the Natura network of Walking in Bulgarias National Parks natural areas in the territory of the European Union. Parks in bolded letters are declared PAN Parks. Parks and reserves in italic letters are part of Global ecoregions. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Executive Environment Agency. Retrieved Bulgaria -related lists. Consorts Generals in the Kingdom of Bulgaria Monarchs. Amphibians Birds Mammals Reptiles Non-marine molluscs. Portal Outline. List of protected areas of Europe. Protected areas of Bulgaria. Central Balkan Pirin Rila. 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