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Days 3 Distance 31 km Ascent 1830 m Descent 1955 m
This three-day walk explores the Northern-Western part of Rila National Park. The area is strewn with high peaks (over 2500 m) that give it an Alpine appearance. The trail starts and finishes at Govedartsi Village along a wide road and reaches the Hut Mechit (1670m) in the first day. During the second day the walk starts from the Hut Mechit and continues to a saddle on the main Malyovitsa ridge along so called “Royal road” that is an old high-mountain road. From this saddle it is possible to prolong the walk to one of the highest peaks near it: Budachki kamak or Golyam Mechit. However, this depends on the weather conditions and the snow cover at the moment. Mechit Hut is a well-maintained and managed hut. It is located on the edge of a beautiful glade. There is a restaurant. The building is supplied with water and electricity. Near the hut there is a small ski lift and slope, appropriate for children and beginners. The third day is for the returning back to Govedartsi village. This village is a perfect place to extend the walk with several days. It is a cross point of many trails: to Malyovitsa Hut, to Vada Hut, to Zekiritsa peak and to Ovanarsko area. It offers a nice accommodation at small family hoses.
Self-guided tour*
Days | Starting point | Finishing point | Highest point | Ascent | Descent | Time | Difficulty | Special equipment |
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Day 1 | Govedartsi Village (1150 m / 3772 ft) | Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft) | 1670 m / 5480 ft | 520 m / 1706 ft | NO | 2 : 30 H | Easy | NO |
Day 2 | Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft) | Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft) | 2380 m / 7808 ft | 710 m / 2330 ft | 710 m / 2330 ft | 4:30 H | Challenging | Snowshoes and crampons |
Day 3 | Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft) | Govedartsi Village (1150 m/3772 ft) | 1670 m / 5480 ft | NO | 520 m / 1706 ft | 2:00 H | Easy | NO |
Snowshoes and crampons can be rented
• Detailed Itinerary
• GPS Track of your trail
• Nights' accommodation in the huts
• Tourist map of the mountain (per post)
• Hut Contacts
• E-mail assistance
• Phone assistance
• Time tables of local public transport
• Local taxi companies contacts
• Travel to and from Bulgaria
• Organised luggage transport from hut to hut
• Meals
• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tour guide – this is a self guided trip
• Local transfers
• Travel insurance
A note on our self guided adventures