Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+380 m
Trail time
3h 10m
Route
Loop
Why go
One of Europe's last old-growth spruce forests — you feel the age of the place.
Getting there
From central Sofia — pick how you're travelling.
2h 10m drive from Sofia
Parking: EasyReserve entrance lot.
Total day
Plan around 8h
Travel there
2h 10m
Hike
3h 10m
Buffer
30m
Return
2h 10m
Route preview
Trailhead → summit
Highlights along the way
Old-growth spruce
400-year-old trees.
What to know
Best seasons
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Shade
Shaded
Exposure
Low
Highest point
1700 m
Family friendly
Yes
Dogs
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