Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks
Pirin, Rila and Central Balkans National Parks
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Pirin, Rila & Central Balkan National Parks
For walkers and naturalists, Bulgaria is a paradise. There is an amazing variety of landscapes and a rich biodiversity, yet mountains dominate much of the country. The treks in this guidebook are based in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks which cover the three wildest and most majestic mountain regions of Bulgaria.
This guidebook contains route descriptions for 12 two to four-day treks, including one single day trek, that cover spectacular scenery and offer an unrivalled opportunity to encounter some of Europe’s rarest plants and animals. 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 trek varies from 7 to 61km in length and covers a variety of terrain including panoramic ridges over Musala and Vihren, the two highest peaks in the country.
The walks in this guidebook are challenging and are 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 (Walk 12). Be sure to read the route description carefully before setting out.
As well as providing detailed route descriptions for many of the most outstanding walks offered by these three national parks, it also contains a great deal of background information about the history and geography of places passed along the trails, along with comprehensive details of the wildlife likely to be seen.
Pages/Seitenzahl: 256
Size/Maße: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight/Gewicht: 280g
Guide to 11 short treks of 2–4 days and 1 day-walk in the mountains of Bulgaria, covering the Central Balkan National Park, the Rila National Park and the Pirin National Park. All walking stages finish at a mountain hut or other accommodation.
- Suitable for fit, experienced mountain walkers, since routes can involve steep ascents and exposed scrambles
- Includes ascents of Bulgaria's highest peaks: Musala (2925m) and Vihren (2914m)
- Other highlights include the Koncheto crest, Melnik Pyramids, Malyovitsa ridge, Boatin reserve, a traverse of the Triglav massif and visits to Rila Monastery and Rozhen Monastery
- Overview statistics, clear route description and sketch mapping
- Hut listings, with contact details
- Advice on travel, accommodation, food and water, money and budgeting, maps, insurance and organised walking holidays
- Notes on history, culture, cuisine, plants and wildlife
- Bulgarian glossary
Weight:
280 g
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Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852845742
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2010
Categories: Hiking Guides