Kobilini Steni - the magic of the Vratsa Balkan Mountains
The Vratsa Balkan is a unique place for walks during autumn. We chose to go precisely in October because the broadleaf forests change their appearance into golden hues, just before winter sets in. Kobilini Steni is the rock phenomenon there that must be visited at least once, especially during this time of the year. We'll hike several peaks in a day, one of which is the oldest one in the Vratsa Balkan - Beglichka Mogila.
Tour Itinerary
7:30 a.m. departure from the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia.
Upon arrival at the Parshevitsa Hut, the guides will provide a brief to the group and safety instructions. We'll pack our backpacks and set off to fulfill the plan for the day.
Our starting point is the Parshevitsa Hut, from where we climb towards the peak with the same name. After reaching it, we'll traverse along the edge of Kobilini Steni towards the oldest peak of the beautiful Vratsa Balkan - Beglichka Mogila (1481.4m). The trail passes through the beautiful meadow of Krastanova Mogila and the peak Dudil. Along the Ushi path, we reach a crossroad where a pleasant descent begins towards the Borov Kamak monument. After a refreshing break, we continue the final part of our hike back to the Parshevitsa Hut.
Duration: 5 hours
Elevation: +470m/-520m
Estimated return to Sofia around 18:30
Important:
Winter trekking equipment
Shoes
High shoes with hard sole and membrane
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes. Please come to treks with a backpack suitable for trekking. Very often, each participant needs to attach snowshoes to their backpack, and this cannot happen with urban backpacks
Backpack cover - in case of rain or snowfall
Clothing top
Тhermal base layer
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation
Wind and water proof jacket
Hat
Gloves - 3 pairs of gloves, one thin, one medium thick and one for very bad conditions
Buff
Clothing bottom
Тhermal bottom base layer
Winter pants
Gaiters
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Sun cream with high protection
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles with winter feathers
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: