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

• Location
• Description
• Contents
• Introduction
• Sample Route
• Maps
• Reviews
• Further Reading

Preface      

Introduction   

Geography   
Climate   
Biodiversity   
Protected Territories   
History   
Culture   
Cuisine   
Language   
Money   
Communications   
Travelling to Bulgaria   
Travelling to the Mountains   
Walking in Bulgaria   
Accommodation   
Food and Water   
Maps   
Mountain Rescue   
About this Guidebook   
Key Facts and Figures   

Part 1 The Central Balkan National Park   

Introduction   

Walk 1    The Boatin, Tsarichina and Kozya Stena Reserves   
Walk 2    The Severen Dzhendem, Stara Reka and Steneto Reserves   
Walk 3    The Dzhendema and Stara Reka Reserves   
Walk 4    The Peeshtite Skali and Sokolna Reserves   

Part 2 The Rila National Park   

Introduction   

Walk 5    The Rila Monastery Nature Park and Forest Reserve   
Walk 6    Sedemte Ezera and Zeleni Rid   
Walk 7    The Central Rila Reserve   
Walk 8    The Ibar Reserve   

Part 3 The Pirin National Park   

Introduction   

Walk 9    The Pirin Wine Trail   
Walk 10    The Yulen Reserve   
Walk 11    Mount Vihren   
Walk 12    The Bayvuvi Dupki–Dzhindzhiritsa Reserve and Koncheto   

Appendix 1    Route Summary Table  
Appendix 2    English–Bulgarian Glossary and Pronunciation Guide   
Appendix 3    Further Reading   
Appendix 4    Mountain Huts and Other Useful Contacts