Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks
Author | : Julian Perry |
Publisher | : Cicerone Press Limited |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2014-10-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781849659239 |
ISBN-13 | : 1849659230 |
Rating | : 4/5 (230 Downloads) |
Download or read book Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks written by Julian Perry and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to walking and trekking in Bulgaria. The routes are based in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks that cover the three wildest and most majestic mountain regions of Bulgaria. 12 superb two to four-day routes are described including ascents of Musala and Vihren, Bulgaria's highest peaks. Each walk is broken down into day stages with each stage finishing at either a mountain hut or another suitable source of accommodation. The distance of each route varies from 7 to 61km in length and covers a variety of terrain. The routes described are challenging and aimed at fit, experienced mountain walkers. The trails are often physically demanding, with long steep ascents and descents, often over rocks and boulders. Furthermore, most of the ridge walks require a good head for heights - especially the exposed scramble along the Koncheto crest. For walkers and trekkers Bulgaria is an unexpected paradise, boasting an amazing variety of landscapes and an outstandingly rich biodiversity.