Price: The name of the peak Skoparnik will not be one of the first , and even the second you hear being mentioned when it comes to Vitosha. This unpopularity is most likely due to the fact that the tip remains away from the nearest trails. A good reason to depart and climb it ! First - with its 2,226 m Skoparnik is the third highest peak of Vitosha (after Black Peak and Big Rezen ) , second - from the ridge of the mountain is very easily accessible , third - the area is very peaceful place , unlike the black peak in summer, for example , and the fourth - Skoparnik offers outstanding views of the peaks of Rila, mostly in the clear autumn and winter days. Large number of them appear excellent - as Musala peak in the Balkans , and many others. Viewed from Sofia , particularly from the southern parts of the city, the top looks like a big round hill. It can be seen to the left of the neighboring Big Slice (the one with " house " ) . Ascent is not difficult , and if approached from Black Peak is absolutely simple - the time it takes is about half an hour , and the transition is a smooth descent and also smooth ascent. For the purpose of Black Peak the trail to the village Railway marked with blue paint. Very soon it is released marked with red marking trail Buka Preslav Saddle - part of the mountain route that goes through Verila Rila, Pirin, right up Slavianka the Bulgarian-Greek border. To climb Skoparnik go down that path , and when I line up with the top (which happens after a few minutes) you turn to him and reach it without difficulty . Located to the left of the path. You can climb it with more effort and walking, if you go by the Railway straight to the top. As soon as the training base "Academic" of the NSA on the path of rail for Black Peak , past the building and soon leave the trail and head to the left of it, right up to Skoparnik . You may find that even though it seems barely rounded tip that might make you gasp for breath ! The place is very beautiful, peaceful and worth his department one day. The views are magnificent , and in spring and summer the surrounding meadows are covered with a variety of flowers , including rare Vitosha Tulip .
Skoparnik can be part of a long trek of Vitosha mountain or to take special care of him. In the latter case, the most direct route from the village Railway , which can be reached by public bus from Sofia or car. The climb takes about three hours.
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