Balkan Mountains Walk

The Balkan Mountains offer keen walkers a series of trails through a diverse landscape that is dotted with tiny villages that brim with traditional hospitality.

A land where time stands still evidenced by the old water mills that are still in operation and the use of centuries old methods to produce local specialities such as "rakia" (brandy), wild berry jams and Balkan brine cheese.

Surrounding the villages are immense beech forests, alpine meadows carpeted with flowers, high ridges with endless views and lush river valleys.

During this week long self guided walk there is ample opportunity to experience these highlights while on foot while at night you'll soak up the warm welcome in specially chosen hotels and guesthouses.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Arrive Sofia, transfer to Yamna village

DAY 2 Walk through typical rural landscapes to Cherni Vit and transfer to Divchovoto (5hrs)

DAY 3 Explore the beech forest in Boatin Reserve, overnight Ribaritsa village (3hrs)

DAY 4 Ridge walk along 'Debeli Dial' above Ribaritsa and return to hotel (4hrs)

DAY 5 Transfer to Teteven, at leisure to visit the sights or option to walk to a nearby peak (5hrs)

DAY 6 Ascend Cherven Peak (1221m) with view across to the Beli Vit River (5hrs)

DAY 7 Walk through old beech forest to Glozhene Monastery and descent to Goliam Izvor (5hrs)

DAY 8 Transfer to Sofia, trip concludes

Other Details

Accommodation Details

6 nights simple family hotels with private facilities, 1 night guesthouse with shared facilities

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Daily departures from May to Sep

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