Price: The starting point of the route is one of the most popular and beautiful chalets in Stara Planina , and why not in Bulgaria - "Ray" . It is located 1530 meters above sea level, on the territory of National park "Central Balkan". A massive three-storey building , built in 1935 and has a capacity of 120 seats . One of the biggest advantages of the hut is that until there is no time for the car, which preserves the spirit of its traditional tourist destination , stay away from the noise .
Hut "Ray" provide spectacular views to the southern slopes of Stara Planina ridge , with the highest peak of the mountain - Botev Peak (2,376 m) , the highest continuously flowing waterfall in Bulgaria and on the Balkan Peninsula - Praskaloto ( 124.5 meters ) and dreaded cliffs of Djendema . The most convenient starting point for visiting the hut "ray" is Kalofer where to Panitsite ( 4 km ) can go by car , but the rest of the road ( 6 km ) need to travel on foot.
The tourist route follows the path Tops Large ( 2169 m ) and Small Kupen( 2100 m ). After a very steep climb to the southern mountain slopes gradually gaining height and we can enjoy breathtaking views of the ridge and valley Podbalkanskaand Sredna forest. When you reach the "backbone " of the mountain , we separate the trail of Kupenite and take the north. You have to cross an area covered with rock pinnacles that somewhat hinder movement , but in contrast, are very beautiful . Following their foot in the northeast , we must be careful not to lose the trail , as it often becomes difficult recognizable among the alpine vegetation.
Shortly before us a beautiful valley of the Big Bazovitsa ( a tributary of the White River ) . Sheer and rocky southern slopes are particularly inspiring at high water , when we can enjoy some beautiful waterfalls , including dry waterfall (95 m). After about an hour at normal speed to reach a small stream to the left of which is our ultimate goal - Rogachevata cave.
The cave is only 42 meters deep , with a height of 4 meters entrance . Impressive to her , however, is more historical than from Speleological perspective. During the turbulent years of the Ottoman rule it was often used as a refuge for rebels, and in 1924 the band hosts Ivan Sariev .
Nearby , near the springs of Little Bazovitsa Hursuza in the area , there are many caves known as Nikolovi holes. Above them is a Armankaya - small natural rock bridge .
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