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The main mountains are: Rila, Pirin, Vitosha, Rhodopes and the Balkan mountain range (Stara Planina) that divides the country in two Northern and Southern Bulgaria.
Rila is one of the most beautiful mountains of Bulgaria. There are more than 150 lakes at an altitude from 2100 to 2500 m. The highest lake is the highest one on the Balkan Peninsula and lies at 2, 786 m at the foot of Musala. The hottest mineral spring with temperature of 102 C is located at Sapareva Banya resort. The resorts for sport and recreation in Rila are: Borovetz, Govedartzi, Yakoruda, Sapareva Banya. With endless pine-tree forest, nice lakes and meadows full with flowers in the summer and a large number of possibilities for skiing in the winter.
Sredna Gora Mountains are situated
in the central part of Bulgaria, between the Balkan Range and the Thrace
plain. The highest peak is Bogdan - 1604 m. The Sredna Gora Mountains give
rise to the rivers Topolnitza, Luda Yana, Pyasuchnik, etc.
The Sredna
Gora Mountains are famous for the mineral springs in Hisarya, Pavel Banya,
Strelcha, Banya, Stara Zagora.
Vitosha Mountain with its lovely
skyline rises on the outskirts of Sofia. The highest peak is Cherni Vruh -
2290 m. Vitosha gives rise to numerous rivers - the Struma, Boyana,
Dragalevtzi, Vladaya, etc.
All the year round both residents and
guests of Sofia choose it as their favourite place for sport and
recreation.
Pirin is the second highest mountain
in Bulgaria after Rila. Yet the number of peaks, higher than 2000 m is
bigger than that in Rila. The highest peak is Vihren - 2914 m. Pirin rises
majestically in the South-Western part of Bulgaria between the rivers
Mesta and Struma. The Pirin region is famous for its mineral springs which
have been used for balneotherapy since antiquity to the present day. Some
of them are in Sandanski, Dobrinishte, Banya, Marikostenovo,
etc.
The Rhodopes are exclusively
impressive with their mixed forests, rounded peaks and picturesque
canyons. The most beautiful among the canyons is the Trigrad one. Snezanka
and Yagodina are one of the most attractive caves of Bulgaria.
The
mountain is not very high and quite pleasant for tourism. The highest peak
is Perelik - 2191 m. The Rhodopes have two main parts - Western and
Eastern. The resorts for recreation, treatment and skiing here are:
Velingrad, Pamporovo, Chepelare, Peshtera, Assenovgrad. Our itinerary
passes by way of several middle-height peaks, a number of unique natural
phenomena, small cosy villages, old roman roads, cultural
monuments.
The Balkan Range (Stara Planina) is
the biggest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula, spread throughout Bulgaria
from the Belogradchik Pass in the West to the Emine cape (the Black Sea)
in the East. Its highest peak is Botev - 2376 m.
It intersects the
country lengthwise and forms many dips, valleys, hollows and canyons. The
most beautiful one is the Iskur canyon. The Balkan Range gives rise to
many rivers - Lom, Ogosta, Nishava, Malki Iskur, Vit, Ossum, Vidima,
Rositza, Yantra, Toundja, Luda Kamchia.
"Holidays in Bulgaria" can offer you trekking
holidays from 3 to 9 days period for all level of hiking
and groups
from 2 to 10 people.
Below is an example of trekking itinerary for 9 days.
Saturday – arriving,
transfer to Rila mountain, explanations and discussion about the
program.
The next three days we will make trips round the peak of
Malioviza and the “7 lakes”.
Wednesday – a day for
rest. We see the Rila monastery and Bansko and make a transfer to Pirin
mountain.
Here we have again three days in mountain – in the Karst part
(peak Vihren, the narrow ridge “The horse”, etc.) and in the region of
peak Polejana and the lakes around.
On Sunday we will
return to Sofia, see the town and say “Goodbye”
At "Holidays in Bulgaria" we can offer you a selection of horse trekking holidays across various region in Bulgaria.
Here is an example of horse trekking holiday across The Balkan Ridge (suitable for groups of 2-3 riders and 1-2 non riders).
Day One – Meeting at Sofia airport and transfer to Mugliz sorting out accommodation, diner, explanation and discussion about the programme.
Day Two – introduction to the horses, sorting out the riding gear. Small rides in the near by areas to gain some experience and confidence with the horses. Demonstration of teaching Pro Bulgarian fighting techniques with bow, whip/lash, sward and shield. After lunch spotting wild animals and riding on a plane terrene along river Tundza and the Valley of the roses.
Day Three – Entering deep into the mountain on horses. Observing habitations of dear, stag, wild boar and birds of prey. Visiting eagle’s nest and picnic. Returning to base or staying in a mountain hut.
Day Four – Horse trekking in Trjavna mountain. Observing wolf’s, bear’s, dear’s and stag’s habitations and some birds of prey. Picnic followed by a lesson how to read animal trails and how to follow them. Dinner and returning to base or mountain hut.
Day Five – Excursion to local cultural and historical places of interest (i.e. Mugliz monastery, Thracian tomb near Kazanluk, Trjavna, Etara (architectural and ethnographic complex near Gabrovo), Shipka peak/summit, and Shipka the temple- monument beneath the summit.
Day Six – Riding on extreme terrenes (across rivers, gorges and dense woodland). Return to the main base in Mugliz. Picnic followed by reading animals trails and spotting of wild animals and bird.
Day Seven – Transfer back to Sofia, say "Goodbye" and fly home.
The optimal season for trekking trips in the mountains is from June to September.
The country is covered with numerous caves that are not only tourist attraction for their historical value or natural beauty. Some of them are still used for monasteries, wine cellars and mushrooms growing.
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