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Trail Macedonia Hut - Predela sa...

The starting point is one of the most popular lodges in Rila - is situated at 2166 meters altitude in the saddle Mechi (Bear) Pass " Macedonia". It occupies a strategic location for tourism in Rila and Pirin and output , or end node dozens of very used mountaineering routes . Has 40 seats , a spacious dining room, fireplace and bathroom. What more need a tourist ?

The transition from hut "Macedonia " to Predela saddle separating the Rila and Pirin takes about seven hours and a half normal pace under reasonable weather conditions. The route is very scenic , with difficulty around the middle , offering great views of the Rila and Pirin.

In essence ... the track represents a huge area alpine pasture. Following excellent distinct and marked trail , the route takes us first to the Little Mechi Peak (Bear Peak) - ( 2474 m ) . The ridge is grassed , with separate rock piles , and magnificent views of the South Rila and northern Pirin . The climb is not particularly difficult , but still require some physical preparation .

After Little Mechi Peak route passes through several soft , grassy, ​​not like the classic idea of ​​Rila peaks. Approaching the end of the mountain and it is becoming more apparent with every step. Most recognizable among those peaks are Yumerdzhik ( 2484 m ; renamed German, but the official name did not become popular ), Ezernik ( 2485 m ) and Ravnik ( 2420 meters , his other name is Pangarliytsa ) .

The transition becomes easier so that tourists can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountain landscapes to which reveal plenty of panoramic views. For this purpose, however, is extremely important to be informed in advance about weather conditions from a reliable source and select a good and clear weather . Otherwise, not only will you be missing out on beautiful views, but possibly not have sufficient visibility even to move in the right direction or you can find yourself in the middle of a fierce storm. It is a truism that in the mountains most accidents happen because of an underestimation of its power and potential danger.

The last peak ahead of the front is 2170 meters high Kapatnik . Compared with the princes of Rila it looks like a nondescript dwarf , but offers a great view of the Pirin . From the saddle to stay only two hours pleasant and descent resembling more of a walk in the park rather than a transition in the highest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula.

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