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

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Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks

Author

Julian Perry

Cover

Paperback - PVC

ISBN

9781852845742

Published

20 Jan 2010

Availability

Published

Edition

First

Price

£15.00

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.9cm

Weight

340g

Pages

256

Originally Published

20 Jan 2010

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A guide to walking and trekking in Bulgaria, Europe – in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks. 12 two to three-day routes are described 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.

Seasons

snow can be a hindrance until the end of June; wildflowers at their peak in July; August and 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, Samokov, Malyovitsa, Govedartsi, Borovets, Kostenets, Bansko, Razlog and Melnik

Difficulty

walks are suitable for fit and experienced mountain walkers; long steep ascents and descents, 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 Sokolna reserve; Rila Monastery; Malyovitsa ridge walk; Musala (2925m); Melnik Pyramids; Rozhen Monastery; the Koncheto crest; Vihren (2914m); outstanding birdwatching; exceptional variety of butterflies