Booking your trip
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The Pack Includes
• 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
The Pack Does Not Include
• 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
Winter Rila - Mechit
Days 2 Distance 19 km Ascent 600 m Descent 580 m
This two-day walk is a hike in the lower forest part of Eastern Rila Mountains. The Eastern part of Rila Mountain is the widest and with greatest number of high peaks over 2000 m. However, their slops are prone to avalanches during the winter. In order to avoid danger, we offer a trail along forest roads and paths, which goes through beautiful glades.
The villages of Kostenets and Dolna Banya are rich in historical sites. They are famous for their hot spring waters. There are many hotels which have wellness centers and recreational swimming pools. Near Kostenets Resort there are waterfalls that are well worth a visit.
Day 1: Walk from the starts at Kostenets Resort, crosses the clearing Yrukova Polyana, and reaches the Venetitsa hut.
Day 2: The walk starts from the Venetitsa and finishes at Dolna Banya Resort.
- Difficulty: The average difficulty is moderate.
- Accommodation: Venetitsa Hut is a small forest hut. Despite the basic conditions, it offers a warm welcome and romantic atmosphere. It is supplied with water and electricity.
- Transport: There is public transport to the Kostenets resort and Dolna banya village to Sofia.
- Security: The trail is totally secure. The area is served by the mountain rescue teams.