Embark on an adventure in the Balkan Peninsula’s tallest mountain - Rila. Experience the breathtaking landscapes as you ascend peaks such as Belmeken, Sivri chal, Kameniti chal, and Soufan. Experience an exhilarating journey that will bring you closer to nature, unravel local legends and stories, and savor the stunning beauty of Bulgaria.
Embark on an adventure in the Balkan Peninsula’s tallest mountain - Rila. Experience the breathtaking landscapes as you ascend peaks such as Belmeken, Sivri chal, Kameniti chal, and Soufan. Experience an exhilarating journey that will bring you closer to nature, unravel local legends and stories, and savor the stunning beauty of Bulgaria.
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Belmeken Dam - Transfer from Sofia to Belmeken dam - 2,30 hours.
This is the starting point for hiking. Belmeken Dam is located in the mountain Rila, 1923 m. over sea level. From here the guide will lead you to the peak Belmeken (2627 m.)
2 hours ascent to the saddle between the peaks Ravni chal and Belmeken. Climbing the peak Belmeken using the…
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Belmeken Dam - Transfer from Sofia to Belmeken dam - 2,30 hours.
This is the starting point for hiking. Belmeken Dam is located in the mountain Rila, 1923 m. over sea level. From here the guide will lead you to the peak Belmeken (2627 m.)
2 hours ascent to the saddle between the peaks Ravni chal and Belmeken. Climbing the peak Belmeken using the winter markers – 30 minutes. Reaching the peak, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views of Eastern Rila and Western Rhodopi mountains.
Descent to the saddle between Belmeken and Ravni chal - 20 minutes. Walking along the mountain ridge between Ravni chal and Sivri chal(2641 m.) and climbing along the steep path with pillars and steel rope to the peak- 1,30 hours. Enjoy the magnificent views – to Musala peak, which is the highest peak in the mountain Rila and Balkan peninsula (2925 m.), the mountains Pirin and Rhodopi.
Hike from Sivri chal through over the peaks Kameniti chal and Soufan and descent back to Belmeken dam.
The guide will stop in a traditional restaurant between the spa resort Kostenets and the town Momin prohod to taste Bulgarian traditional cuisine.
Elevation: 710 m.
- Professional guide
- Comfortable car
- Dinner
- Optional hiking sticks
- Professional guide
- Comfortable car
- Dinner
- Optional hiking sticks
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.