Price: Ecotrail " Etropole - hut 'Guard' begins in the center of the small mountain town . The route runs along Etropol monastery "St. Trinity " (also called " Varovitets " ), then came to the monastery spring , which is actually simply a spirited karst spring . Smooth ascent continues to a junction to the left of which is a single storey building before used for forestry purposes .
Hence the route becomes quite steep as it climbs to the Stara Planina ridge in the area where there are peaks Watch ( 1528 m ) Coredwell ( 1,822 m ) , Kapalua ( 1,622 m ) and the leader of this part of the mountain - Svishti Plaza ( 1888 m altitude ) . It is important to note that in some places the mark is not very good around quite cross paths, and then entering the dense forest probability of loss is very real .
Fortunately, even if you go astray , you are so close to the city and frequented tourist routes that endanger the lives and health of your practice does not exist. If you remain calm and think about how to do the most appropriate course.
However, it is sufficient to be careful and getting oriented . Shortly after the trail enters the forest, marking it excellent , and the route is clearly identifiable and only , so you can not mess it up. The dense tree climbing seems to be easier , as the magnificent forest gives us new strength and inspiration in communing with nature .
Not long after coming out of a meadow ridge , which locals call the grave. It to the place Kokalsko hut 'guard' can be reached very quickly. The building is small , cozy and conducive to a quiet and pleasant holiday. It offers all the necessary facilities for this - a warm water bath, indoor toilet , kitchen and the dining room . The region is a large holiday house of the mining complex "Elatsite " and nearby ski slope served by a lift.
The transition from Etropolje hut 'guard' is not particularly difficult , passes for a short time and is suitable even for not very prepared travelers . However, you should consider the possibility of deception , so tell about the weather as a possible fog and low visibility immensely complicated task . With proper planning, proper training and proper equipment , however, will not have a problem with reaching the hut and the creation of conditions for a pleasant stay in the Central Balkan Mountains.
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