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

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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

Bulgaria’s leading authority on all things trekkable, Julian Perry, divulges 12 of Bulgaria’s most rewarding routes, in this compact, backpack-wedgeable book.

Covering the country’s wildest and most majestic regions, Perry also manages to offer the reader an insight into Bulgarian history, culture and language.

Trek & Mountain magazine, April 2010

Walkers and naturalists consider Bulgaria a paradise due to its amazing variety of landscapes and rich biodiversity. Much of the country is covered by high mountains and the most majestic are protected within Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan Parks.

The book present twelve 2-3 day treks, suitable for fit and experience mountain walkers. For each national park there are a few pages of introduction, with extensive information of the local geography, geology, hydrology, climate, flora and fauna accompanied by stunning photos.

If you are planning a walking holiday in Bulgaria or just intend to see a little of the ‘wild side’ of this beautiful country, then this book is a must have.’