Ruen, Shapka and Mali Ruen - Along the Osogovo Crest
The Osogovo mountains stay aside from the tourist crowds, yet offer fine opportunities for mountain walking. Osogovo is the fifth highest range in Bulgaria, and its highest peak, Ruen, is striking for its sweeping panoramas.
Tour Highlights
- Ruen peak (2,252 m)
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
- Travel insurance with limit - 500 euro. The insurance is concluded with the insurance company Euroins
- Licensed guide
- Transportation during the program
Not included
- Food
- Personal expenses
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to the Osogovo hut takes about 2:00 hours. On arrival we sort out our packs, go over what lies ahead and head in the direction of the Macedonian border.
Our walk begins at the Osogovo hut on broad forest roads. After a short break at the Prevala shelter the real climb begins, and with it the striking views. On the way to Ruen we will cross Shapka and Mali Ruen peaks, from which the panoramas become more exciting still. Having reached Ruen we take time to rest and photograph, enjoying the sweeping views. The descent brings us back to the Osogovo hut, where we will have time for lunch and a rest. Before we head home we will visit the Ancient Sequoias - one of the most striking natural corners of the Osogovo mountains.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
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.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
-or-
Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
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: