Experience Wilderness and Beauty: Hike Through Central Balkan National Park
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Sofia
Experience the wilderness and beauty of Central Balkan National Park on a hike through ancient forests, high-mountain meadows, and rocky strips. Choose from various options with or without transport and a guide.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

Walk from Karnare village to the hut Dermenka

Central Balkan National Park - If you have selected an option with transport, we will pick you up from Sofia to transfer you to the starting point of the hike-the village of Karnare. The path is going up gently to the main crest of the mountain. From this point to the hut, the terrain is mild and safe even in winter, without any substantial ascending and descending.

Hiking Stats: Distance: 7 km, Ascend: 980 m, Descend: 100 m, Walking Time: 4 hours

What's Included
  • Guided Tour Options: Select for a mountain guide and hut accommodations.
  • Includes breakfast
  • Optional private transport with pick-up service
What's Not Included
  • Insurance and personal expenses
  • Organized luggage transport from hut to hut
  • Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
Additional Information

Explore the untouched beauty of the Central Balkan National Park through an incredible hiking trail. Set off into the wild while enjoying the comfort of touristic shelters. The picturesque landscape features ancient beech and evergreen woods with an average tree age of around 150 years, high-altitude meadows, and thin, rocky paths along the prominent mountain ridge. This trail is a part of the broader E3 European long-distance walking route. The mountain range names the Balkan Peninsula and the trip offers numerous hiking possibilities throughout the year.
We propose several variations of this hike to suit your needs- with or without transportation, and with or without a guide.
If you choose to include transportation in the package, we’ll arrange for you to be picked up from Sofia or Plovdiv.

  • Not recommended for travelers with health problems or pregnant travelers.
Location
"Aleksandar Nevski" Square
If you have chosen the option "Guided hike without transport", your mountain guide will wait at the main entrance of the cathedral "Alexander Nevski" with a plate with your names.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Davidmd3823kb
Nov 6, 2023
The waterfall hike - We hiked up to the water fall in the pouring rain the route was steeper than expected, but felt doable with a reasonable level of fitness and experience well worth the visit. 3.3h up and down well marked out. Cost about £12 in a cab from Sofia central with the yellow cabs recommended downloading the their app
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Intothesun28
Feb 9, 2023
Incredible and unforgettable experience - This was my first winter hike ever and Emil and Veneta did everything possible to make sure it was comfortable and fun. Not only are they extremely kind and warm people, but I learned so much from their vast knowledge about the mountains and it's forests. I also felt extremely safe (even in the sometimes difficult weather conditions) due to their experience and familiarity with the trails. The hike is expertly planned, with comfortable accommodation each night and the most beautiful views and trails. I really couldn't recommend this experience more!
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