Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks

Preface

Introduction

Geography
Climate
Biodiversity
Protected Territories
History
Culture
Cuisine
Language
Money
Communications
Travelling to Bulgaria
Travelling to the Mountains
Walking in Bulgaria
Accommodation
Food and Water
Maps
Mountain Rescue
About this Guidebook
Key Facts and Figures

Part 1 The Central Balkan National Park

Introduction

Walk 1 The Boatin, Tsarichina and Kozya Stena Reserves
Walk 2 The Severen Dzhendem, Stara Reka and Steneto Reserves
Walk 3 The Dzhendema and Stara Reka Reserves
Walk 4 The Peeshtite Skali and Sokolna Reserves

Part 2 The Rila National Park

Introduction

Walk 5 The Rila Monastery Nature Park and Forest Reserve
Walk 6 Sedemte Ezera and Zeleni Rid
Walk 7 The Central Rila Reserve
Walk 8 The Ibar Reserve

Part 3 The Pirin National Park

Introduction

Walk 9 The Pirin Wine Trail
Walk 10 The Yulen Reserve
Walk 11 Mount Vihren
Walk 12 The Bayvuvi Dupki-Dzhindzhiritsa Reserve and Koncheto

Appendix 1 Route Summary Table
Appendix 2 English-Bulgarian Glossary and Pronunciation Guide
Appendix 3 Further Reading
Appendix 4 Mountain Huts and Other Useful Contacts