Eco-trails

Name of the Program	Odysseia-In Tour Code	Land Only Price	Duration
ECO TRAILS TOUR	ET	Please note that this price does not include flights! Starting from: - € 475 Euro per person sharing a double/twin room - € 65 single supplement	8 days

Bulgaria makes an instant impression with its well-preserved natural environment. It has a fascinating natural diversity of mountains, rivers and valleys, caves and rocks, canyons and waterfalls. Similarly impressive is the biological diversity, which adds to the unique character of these lands.

Eco-trails are allocated throughout the country usually in plain and hilly parts. This is a way to comfortably get under the skin of the country and enjoy the nature without doing any harm to it. During our trips we also experience the rural way of life and try and learn more about people we meet.

Eco-trails offer a special view to nature and a window into beliefs of Bulgarian's village inhabitants.

 

Smolyanska eco-trail is another trail in the Rodopi Mountains. It is located some 5 km from Smolyan. Called “The Gorge of the Waterfalls” the path follows the course of the river for about 6 km introducing the visitor to various natural phenomena.

Trunska eco-trail covers the area of the famous Erma river gorge. It offers a relaxing day-trip through the relatively unknown, beautiful region of Trun (west of Sofia).

Bania eco-trail is located very near to Trun near the village of Bania. The trail starts at the mouth of a deep gorge. Follow the wooden bridges and reach the small waterfalls. This hidden gorge is a real treasure.

Most of the eco-trails are built in the Balkan range called also Stara planina and its sub regions.

Koprenska eco-trail runs through the river-valleys in the western part of Stara Planina. The area is of particular interest for its enigmatic rocks, waterfalls, wild strawberry and blackberry meadows, and centuries-old beech woods.

Vrachanska eco-trail covers an area near the big Ledenika cave. It offers an exciting view of the Vratsa Forest with cool, dense woods and clear streams, dominated by the majestic Borov Kamuk waterfall.

Kroushunska eco-trail is a unique phenomenon, bordering the plain and the foot hills of the Balkan range, where the karst waters of a subterranean river burst out into picturesque waterfalls and cascades amidst dense bushes and rare lichens.

Kaloferska eco-trail is within the borders of Central Balkan National Park at one of the most scenic points, near the town of Kalofer. Picturesque wooden bridges introduce the visitor to the beauty and peacefulness of the mountains.

Apriltska eco-trail is within the borders of North Djendem Reserve in the Central Balkan National Park and very close to the town of Apriltsi. It starts from a century old beach woods and if you follow the path you will have a view of one of the greatest waterfalls in the country – The Vidimsko Praskalo (85m). Please note some of the above neted eco-trails might be in poor condition so search for a local advise before visiting!

The list ot eco-trails is longer, here we mention the most popular ones. To obtain more information, please contact Odysseia-in.

Last ammended: November 2007