Rock climbing

ROCK CLIMBING IN BULGARIA
Bulgaria's mountainous terrain makes the opportunities for climbing practically limitless. For experienced climbers there are various rock formations in the Bulgarian mountains, which can be divided into several climbing areas. The most visited sites as well as those used for training are secured with special extra-safe wedges with a very high safety degree.

Vratza rocks
These lime rocks in the Balkan Range are solid and with varied relief, which makes them very appropriate for free climbing. There are dozens of routings with different length (up to 10-12 ropes) and levels of difficulty (up to 7th-8th level). They are well marked and secured by safety wedges. The approach is very easy. The climbing is up vertical walls and ledges and the descending is performed through repelling or follows roundabout routes.

Rila mountains
The mountain climbing sites are grouped mainly in the vicinity of Maliovitsa peak. This seems to be the paradise for the mountaineers in Bulgaria. The rocks are of solid coarse-grained granite. The routings are marked and equipped with safety wedges. The difficulty level can be up to 6th-7th level and the maximum rope length is 5 to 7 ropes. The climbing style is mainly free but there are routings where artificial supports are used. The approach starts from Maliovitsa chalet and it takes an hour or two to reach most of the climbing sites from there. Beautiful peaks with an altitude of 2500-2700 m are climbed from which there is a panoramic view of the whole mountain.

Pirin mountains
Climbing sites in the area of peaks like Vihren, Sinanitza, Jengal, Atmegdan and others. They require longer passages (2-3 hours). The most impressive and most frequently visited climbing site is the North wall of Vihren peak where the level change is 400 m, which is the biggest in Bulgaria. This is the Bulgarian Aiger. The rock consists of lime and marble and is highly friable. Nevertheless, there are 7 or 8 routings with length of up to 13 ropes and up to 5th level of difficulty. Only some of them are equipped with safety wedges. The style of climbing is free and the typical chimneys and ledges are used. The approach is from Vihren chalet and it takes 2 hours. The descent is performed through Vihren peak (2915 m), which is the highest peak in Pirin

Vitosha mountains
Vitosha is the most visited Bulgarian Mountain. It rises immediately above Sofia and is one of the symbols of our capital. Few are the big cities in the world, and capitals are even fewer, that possess such a natural advantage. Vitosha Mountain is the most significant part of the Plana-Zavala Mountain system. With its highest peak - Cherni Vrah (2290 m.) it occupies the fourth place among the Bulgarian moun- tains.Vitosha is the cradle of hiking tourism in Bulgaria. The date 27 August 1895 is considered to be the beginning of the organized tourist movement in the country.

Kamen briag
“Kamen Briag” - on the wild North coast of the Black sea in Bulgaria... Situated at least 40 km away from the nearest beach resort, the spot is wild, beautiful, full of energy and utterly unspoiled. The routes are friendlier the highest is about 16 meters. There are more than 60 routes graded mostly between 6c and 7a. However if you want to climb harder, there are enough harder routes to keep you happy. This is also a good occasion to discover the various sport climbing and bouldering venues in the Country.

Rila- Pirin Mountain trekking

If you do not have time for trekking in the world’s biggest mountain chains, this tour is warmly recommended to you. Here you can enjoy elements of physical challenge in alpine landscapes above the tree border, as well as the cultural treasures of Bulgaria – nature, culture, folklore and cuisine. This trek is in two mountain chains with Balkan Peninsula’s highest peak, enormous national parks, rare vegetation
and rich animal life. The trip is made in such a way as to bring the participants out in remote regions with beautiful and unspoiled natural sceneries and waste landscapes…

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