Summer activities in Vitosha
Vitosha is the birthplace of half of the sports practiced in Bulgaria – starting from hiking with the historic climbing of Cherni Vrah (The Black Peak) that rises at 2290 m above sea level. The first skiing center in Bulgaria originated near the Aleko Chalet. Caving too had its beginnings in Vitosha – after all, Bulgaria’s longest cave, Duhlata, is here. What is more, Kominite (The Chimneys) locality with its vertical rocks is the perfect place for climbing.Vitosha’s hiking trails are accessible and seen in the winter as well, being marked by iron poles. One of the most popular is the trail starting from the Aleko Chalet, winding through the plateau and ending at Zlatnite Mostove (The Golden Bridges) locality. For visitors eager to learn, special educational trails have been marked and equipped with information panels.
Another attraction for visitors in Vitosha is the Museum of the Bear in the northern slopes of the mountain. Nature-lovers often stop at the Belite Brezi (White Birches) locality where the Owlet Museum stands. Very soon a new museum will open in Mount Vitosha focused on dragonflies with their habitats being in the mountain’s humid areas.
A picturesque trail will take you to the breathtaking Boyana Waterfall descending from a height of 15 m. In close proximity stands the celebrated Boyana Church dated to 10th c. and featuring on UNESCO world heritage list owing to its unique frescoes from 13th c. Mount Vitosha is also unique for its striking stone rivers – the moraines.
Most of the visitors in Vitosha go to the mountain for hiking tourism. For the purpose Vitosha is dotted with special picnic spots. Marked tourist routes offer rescue shelters too. Mountain trails take you to chalets and recreation homes offering coziness and calmness amid the alpine beauty of Vitosha Mountain.
Another attraction for visitors in Vitosha is the Museum of the Bear in the northern slopes of the mountain. Nature-lovers often stop at the Belite Brezi (White Birches) locality where the Owlet Museum stands. Very soon a new museum will open in Mount Vitosha focused on dragonflies with their habitats being in the mountain’s humid areas.
A picturesque trail will take you to the breathtaking Boyana Waterfall descending from a height of 15 m. In close proximity stands the celebrated Boyana Church dated to 10th c. and featuring on UNESCO world heritage list owing to its unique frescoes from 13th c. Mount Vitosha is also unique for its striking stone rivers – the moraines.
Most of the visitors in Vitosha go to the mountain for hiking tourism. For the purpose Vitosha is dotted with special picnic spots. Marked tourist routes offer rescue shelters too. Mountain trails take you to chalets and recreation homes offering coziness and calmness amid the alpine beauty of Vitosha Mountain.
