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Route Karlovo - Ravnets hut - Bo...

The route from the hut in Karlovo " Ravnets" to Botev peak starts from the center of the sub-Balkan town and headed north to reach the so-called . Russian villa representing holiday house in the northern part of the settlement . Easy to navigate to the right direction , because the trees around the building there are several signs.

Of Russian villa to the actual start of the trail leads along a broad paved alley near you has a wooden gazebo . From there to " Ravnets" lead two tracks . West is steeper but more direct . If you are not confident in their physical training and experience , it is most appropriate choice is to take the other which is marked in blue and white.

The western route begins a steep climb from the start, but the transition is facilitated by serpentinoobrazniya route that follows. Quickly climbing and beautiful views to Karlovo and its surroundings. Distance from the town to the lodge takes about 2-3 hours.

" Ravnets " is located approximately midway between the Karlovo and Stara Planina ridge. Above the hut path splits in summer and winter as the summer goes along the river Karamandra . Go in open alpine meadows, offering a great view in all directions, and the riverbed is particularly picturesque . The route climbs to the crest of the hill Ravnets and reached Kavardzhikliyka place where begins reserve " Old River" . Hence the route enters a beautiful pine forest , over which appears the central Stara Planina ridge .

Path that crosses the coniferous forest to the east , out of the mine in the area bride - large panoramic ridge meadow with rock in the middle , which is embedded yellow- black pole marking the winter . From route shortcuts Kochmar peak (1997 meters altitude ) and enters the so typical Stara Planina ridge meadows covered with juniper bushes.

The trail crosses several shallow coombs in the foot of summit, cold streams that flow in and out on a stone cot in the area Chalyogluvo pasture. Here again reveal spectacular views , especially the mighty cliffs to the north and south and from west to east are visible from all vertices Ambaritsa ( Levski ) to Mazalat .

The trail continues to the mullets , then mark the summer goes under the ridge , crossing four gullies and imperceptibly finds himself before shelter " Botev" . From climbing the crest lawn , which is actually Botev peak , it takes about an hour. A suitable place to stay is the very shelter that is very cozy and the return to it is a relief for your tired feet.

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