Stara Planina
Hiking Trails
Major departure points for hiking in Stara Planina
Introduction
Stara planina is also known as “the Balkan”. It is the longest, the biggest and also the “most Bulgarian” of all mountains. It extends throughout the entire length of the country - from the Bulgarian border with Serbia to the Black Sea coast.
Iskar Gorge
The Iskar Gorge - as it is commonly known - is a true pearl in the tourist necklace of Bulgaria. It is a natural miracle carved out of the stone breasts of the Stara Planina. For thousands of years the waters of the Iskar River have dug their way into the rock, carving out forms of incredible sha...
Kom-Emine Route
The longest marked tourist route in Bulgaria passes along the central ridge of Stara Planina, named after the names of its two final points - [B]Mt. Kom[/B] (2016 m), in the immediate proximity to the border with Serbia, and the Black Sea Cape [B]Emine[/B] – the eastern end of the mountain and th...
Troyan Monastery
In addition to its remarkable natural features, Stara Planina is also rich in cultural and historical valuable landmarks, which it has preserved during the centuries. One of its greatest wealth are the dozens monasteries nestled in its bosom.
