Читать книгу Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks. Pirin, Rila and Central Balkans National Parks онлайн

33 страница из 63

About this Guidebook

This guidebook focuses on walking in the Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan national parks. Each of these regions has its own section, which begins with a detailed overview of its geography, climate, flora and fauna. There then follow detailed descriptions of the walks themselves, including background information and trail notes, as well as a summary of walking time, distance, ascent, descent and the highest point of the day. Be aware that the walking times given in this book refer to ‘pure’ walking times, without pauses for rest, meals, or to enjoy the views and abundant wildlife.

For clarity and convenience each walk is broken down into separate daily stages, each stage finishing at either a mountain hut (hizha), or some other suitable source of accommodation. I have also set out to provide clear and concise details of how best to reach, and indeed leave, the mountains at the start and end of every walk.

The walks in this book are challenging, and aimed at fit, experienced mountain walkers. Trails are often physically demanding, with long steep ascents and descents, often over rocks and boulders. Furthermore, most of the ridge walks require a good head for heights – especially the exposed scramble along the Koncheto crest (Walk 12). Be sure to read the route description carefully before setting out.