Vratsata Pass
PASS Vratsata The Vratitsa Pass, known in the Middle Ages as Vratitsa, is a symbol of the city of Vratsa and is associated with its name. The steep cliffs of Vratitsa are the highest on the Balkan Peninsula – over 400 m. It is the most popular alpine site in Bulgaria. The gorge contains the […]
Exploration route: Voyvodin Dol – Skaklia Peak – Vratsa
Exploration route Voyvodin Dol – Skaklia Peak – Vratsa The trail starts after the Vratsata Pass in the direction of Zgorigrad village and ends in the hospital area. It begins with a steep climb up Voyvodin Dol through a beautiful beech forest. There is a shelter on the ridge of the mountain, and 100 m […]
Sports and tourist route: “Forest Path of Health”
Sports and tourist route: “Forest Path of Health” The trail starts at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant villa in the Uchitelski Kolonii area. Visitors can combine outdoor fitness training with a pleasant hike in the mountains. There are five areas with different fitness equipment along the trail. Signs guide visitors on what exercises they can […]
Exploration route: “The griffon vulture in Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park”
Exploration route “The griffon vulture in Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park” The trail will immerse you in the mysterious world of birds that are little known in Bulgaria – vultures It passes close to a specially built cage (aviary) for the adaptation of griffon vultures imported from Spain with the aim of restoring their population in […]
Exploration route: “Hiking for Beginners”
Exploration route “Hiking for Beginners” The route starts at the Ledenika restaurant It is built in the Ledenika area, passing through diverse terrain – beech forest, open pastures with karst formations, rock formations, and caves. In the middle of the trail, there is a fountain and a rest area. Information signs will provide you with […]
Exploration route: “Karst and Biological Diversity”
Exploration route “Karst and Biological Diversity” The circular trail starts from the amphitheater in front of Ledenika Cave and takes 1.5 hours to complete. Along the route, visitors learn about surface karst formations, the characteristic flora and fauna, and the relationship between them. Information about the Vrachanski Karst Reserve, which borders the trail, is presented […]
Exploration route: “Vratsa – Ledenika Cave”
Exploration route “Vratsa – Ledenika Cave” The start of the route to Ledenika Cave is right next to the Mountaineer’s House, on the right side after the Vratsata Pass. It takes about 3 hours to complete. The start of the route passes through a pine forest and after 30 minutes reaches the Kariera campsite. This […]
Ancient and medieval Vratitsa
HISTORICAL ROUTE ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL VRATITSA The entrance to the trail is located right next to the Dom na alpinista and the Vratitsa Pass. It takes less than an hour to walk and combines the presentation of cultural and historical heritage with a pleasant walk near the majestic rocks of the gorge.The route is built […]
Historical route: “In the footsteps of Botev’s detachment”
Historical route “In the footsteps of Botev’s detachment” The trail starts from the road to Okolchitsa Peak, 500 m before the monument. The walking time is about 1 hour. The trail leads to the place where Hristo Botev died and tells the story of the fate of the rebels after the death of their leader […]
Route: “Vratsa – Kurdovitsa – Leskov Dol – Izba – Yolkova – Okolchitsa”
Route “Vratsa – Kurdovitsa – Leskov Dol – Izba – Yolkova – Okolchitsa” 600 m after leaving the town in the direction of Mezdra, there is a turn-off from the main road to the villages of Pavolche and Chelopek, where the road crosses and the proposed route turns up an alley. Above the road, the […]