Price: The tourist route from the hut " Vasil Levski " to pruskaloto Waterfall ( also known as Karlovo Waterfall) is one of the fastest and easy to cross the territory of the Central Balkans . Of course, before twenty minutes to walk between the two tourist sites , you should come at the starting point .
The easiest way to get to the hut " Vasil Levski " is to start from Karlovo and go through the "Hubavets" hut. The climb is not particularly easy, but in contrast, provides stunning views of the sub-Balkan valley , the valley of Old River and its tributaries , which winds along the path.
Hut " Vasil Levski " is located at 1,450 meters above sea level , just above the place where the rivers and the Little Big merged to form Old River . Located in the picturesque area of the southern ridge of the Central Balkan Mountains and is one of the key points on almost all attractive routes in the area.
From there to the waterfall Pruskaloto as long as embarking on a southerly direction along well marked trail. After crossing the Old River in picturesque wooden bridge , the route takes on its east coast against unruly posted. As the route passes close to the river bed and your eyes all the time will be focused on the raging crystal clear waters , overcoming fountain after fountain , be careful , because the path is not so safe . Although short in some places it is covered with naturally slippery polished stone that can play a practical joke.
Although the height of Pruskaloto is not very large (26 meters) , it is a very beautiful waterfall . Especially during the rainy seasons in spring and fall, its water falls with unexpected fury and loud noise on the rocky bed of the Old River . The surrounding rocks are heavily overgrown with moss and add charm to spray even in the summer when its strings are much more comfortable and the sound of falling caress the ear.
Although short , the route from the hut " Vasil Levski " to bursting enables you to familiarize yourself with the "representative " of the reserve " Old River" setting. The protected area was established to preserve many rare plant and animal species and communities living in its territory. And , of course, amazing its raw nature.
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