Price: Black Peak is the highest point of Vitosha - mountain in Bulgaria . Its altitude is 2290 meters , which ranks Vitosha fourth place among Bulgarian mountains. At an average annual wind speed of 9,3 m / s Black Peak is the second most windy peak.
At the top there is a meteorological station , built in 1935 - shortly after the announcement of the Vitosha a national park , the first one on the Balkan Peninsula. At the station there is a small tourist tearoom and post the Mountain Rescue Service ( MRS ) . Closest to the top chalets are hut "Aleko " ( 1810 m asl , 3 km north- northeast relation to Sofia by bus and car ) and hut "Kumata" ( 1725 m above sea level , 5.5 km northwest ) . At the foot of the top began a ski slope leading back to the chalet "Aleko " where there is a separate ski center .
Black Peak has a special place in the history of Bulgarian tourist movement . Namely its climb , organized by writer Aleko Konstantinov on August 27, 1895 is considered the birth date of organized tourism and the Bulgarian Tourist Union ( BTU ) . Every year on this date, hundreds of tourists climbed the peak. The name of the writer and his nickname - Lucky - are named cabin and nearest to her hotel (now demolished ) .
From the top are spectacular views of the Sofia plain , Balkan and Rila.
One of the biggest advantages of Sofia residents that live in close proximity to one of the most beautiful mountains of Bulgaria - Sofia. Few take advantage of the tourism opportunities that it offers. Black Peak is part of a hundred tourist sites. Mark in Vitosha is well maintained , and how to move a lot. Dozens of groups of tourists take on some of the trails around Vitosha (including Black Peak ) , so even if you mess up the road always have someone to guide you . Most preferred route for climbing Mount Black is one of Aleko . Aleko hut can be reached easily by road from Dragalevtzi. The road from Aleko to Black peak is approximately 3 km and the altitude you need to overcome is 565 meters . The next route to the Black Peak starts from Golden bridges , passes through Kumata chalet , Peat reserve and thus goes to the Black peak. Black Peak is accessible at any time of year , of course , consistent with the weather. Most tourists take the climb during the summer months , but if you are well prepared for the cold winter routes are available . Simply follow the marked winter and be aware of weather conditions on the mountain.
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