Price: Ecopath " Extreme " links site Garalov Mountains in the vicinity of Rakitovo with Syutkya peak ( 2186 meters altitude ) . Usually from Rakitovo to Garalov Mountains travel by car . If you have more time and you decide to trust your feet, walk starting from Rakitovo definitely will not regret it. Pass through the spectacular landscapes Blatsa , Removo and Kachakov Mountains and surrounding countryside offers plenty of beautiful panoramas.
The classic version of the eco-trail connects the area Garalov Mountains with Mount Syutkya . The climb takes about 2-3 hours in a normal way, but for the opposite direction you have to predict approximately half of the time that you have reached Syutkya . Marking is good, easily recognizable orange .
The hike is of medium difficulty , even when climbing on top have quite steep sections . Shortly after the beginning of the transition from Garalov Mountains reaches the Kabata , where the highest intake in the Rhodopes. It was built because of the presence of numerous springs, some of which are captured and supplied with water Rakitovo . Altitude, which are natural sources is about 2,000 meters. Kabata region is characterized by the peculiar rocks between which forms a beautiful alpine meadow. 200-300 meters away is well Momin - the highest in the region. Its water rises under pressure from a rock crevice , crystal clear and cold .
Syutkya peak is the third highest in the Rhodopes. The most popular version of the etymology comes from the Turkish word for milk ( " Syut " ) . Many researchers suggest that the peak was named for ivory mist that covered it during most of the year. In clear weather , however Syutkya offers phenomenal views. From it you can see the Rila, Pirin, Stara Planina , endless hills of the Rhodope Mountains and the vast majority of the Thracian Plain .
At the very top there are two shelters . Northern and eastern slopes are overgrown with towering spruce forests inhabited by bears, grouse , wild boars , deer, wolves and other rare species.
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