Monument
Ecotrail Water holes

Ecotrail " Water holes" passing through goods - one of the most picturesque areas of the National Park "Central Balkan". It was created primarily to present to tourists incredible nature and biological diversity that characterize this part of the mountain .

The total length is approximately only 7.5 km , but the transition to it takes about 6 hours. The route is quite tough with large displacement and requires caution. It is located within the " North Djendem " - the highest located from nine strict reserves in the National Park "Central Balkan". Protected area was declared in 1983 , in order to preserve the unique environment in the catchment area of ​​the river visible .

Abound about bizarre rock formations reveal is amazing panoramic views, and the flora and fauna including a number of endemic, rare and endangered representatives. Among the plants we can mention added in the Red Book of Bulgaria and Balkan endemic yew Rhodope haberlea that unless the national level has been recorded in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature .

Eco-trail is very well marked and leads us through the mighty forests of beech , densely grown on the steep northern slopes of Stara Planina. The ultimate goal of routing is one of the most important mestoobitalishta bats on Bulgarian territory - Water Holes Cave . Speleological structure is located on the northern slopes of Mount Botev , at an altitude of 1400 meters.

Reaching it will not only learn a lot about the incredible beauty of the mountain , but the secrets of the life of the only flying mammals . Main focus of the presentation is to break the myth that they are bloodthirsty and terrible night attackers to reveal all the secrets of the bat and irreplaceable role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Water Holes Cave really is the realm of it being nice and helpful - it was used for various purposes (breeding, housing , feeding, wintering or resting ) of the total 17 species of bats , including Schreiber's bat , large bat , great southern and lesser horseshoe , Geoffroy 's bat , barbastelle bat , Bechstein 's bat .

Although relatively difficult route of eco-trail is memorable and " repays " with a truly memorable experience. Transition take it only in appropriate weather conditions and good equipment .

• Ecopath