Walking, trekking guide to Bulgaria's National Parks, Europe

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Paperback - PVC
Published
20 Jan 2010
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9781852845742
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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.9cm
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340g
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256
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20 Jan 2010

Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks

by Julian Perry

A guide to walking and trekking in Bulgaria, Europe - in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks. 12 two to three-day routes including ascents of Musala and Vihren, Bulgaria's highest peaks, with comprehensive information about the rich and rare wildlife and plant life to be found. For fit and experienced mountain walkers. More...

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Seasons

snow can be a hindrance until the end of June; wildflowers at their peak in July; August and Read More... September have stable sunny weather; early October is great for photography; not safe in winter due to avalanche risk

Centres

Teteven, Divchovoto, Apriltsi, Troyan, Kalofer, Karlovo, Sevlievo, Kazanlak, Rila Monastery, Read More... Samokov, Malyovitsa, Govedartsi, Borovets, Kostenets, Bansko, Razlog and Melnik

Difficulty

walks are suitable for fit and experienced mountain walkers; long steep ascents and descents, Read More... often over rocks and boulders; most of the ridge walks require a good head for heights, especially the Koncheto crest and the ascent of Vihren

Must See

Ancient beech forests of the Boatin reserve; traverse of the Triglav massif; rock outcrops of the Read More... Sokolna reserve; Rila Monastery; Malyovitsa ridge walk; Musala (2925m); Melnik Pyramids; Rozhen Monastery; the Koncheto crest; Vihren (2914m); outstanding birdwatching; exceptional variety of butterflies
 
 

For walkers and naturalists, Bulgaria is a paradise, boasting an amazing variety of landscapes and a rich biodiversity. Much of the country is dominated by mountains and the three wildest and most majestic mountain regions are today protected within the ‘Pirin’, ‘Rila’ and ‘Central Balkan’ national parks.

This first English-language guide will introduce fit and experienced walkers to the finest mountain walking in Bulgaria, along panoramic ridges and over Musala and Vihren, the two highest peaks. All routes have also been selected to provide the best chance of encountering the region’s rarest plants and animals.

  • 12 two to three-day treks in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks
  • illustrated with colour sketch maps
  • with extensive information about plant and wildlife
 
 
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