Nature Adventures
One day nature trips
in the Eastern Rhodopes Mountains, South Bulgaria
Route 1
Madzharovo – the Vultures' volcano
Tour description: 5 hours, 5 km walking, easy-medium
Area description: Superb gorge, spectacular rock cliffs and scrubland walk, departing from the visitor's center. Excellent opportunities to watch raptors and reptiles.
Route 2
Ivaylovgrad – the kingdom of wild orchids
Tour description: 5 hours, 10 km walking, medium
Area description: Mediterranean scrub and woodland, wild landscape, abandoned villages, orchids and butterfly fauna
Route 3
Mammals heaven near the lake Studen kladenets
Tour description: 6 hours, 10 km walking, moderate
Area description: breathtaking scenery, mixed and pine forest, wide variety of birds and mammals
Route 4
Byala reka nature site
Tour description: full day, 15 km walking, medium-strenuous
Area description: unspoiled wilderness, Mediterranean woodland and scrub, abandonded villages, picturesque river, Ancient dolmen and open air barbecue
