Mountain huts and peaks near Sofia

Explore the diverse alpine landscape surrounding Sofia, from the granite peaks of Vitosha to the rolling ridges of Lyulin Mountain. This collection features Cherni Vrah, the fourth highest summit in Bulgaria at 2290 meters, alongside a network of high-altitude huts and meteorological stations. These locations offer essential shelter, drinking water, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Sofia Valley, the Iskar Reservoir, and the Balkan Mountains.

Mountain Huts and Peaks — Map

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Cherni vrah

Cherni Vrah is the summit of Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria. Rising to 2290 m, the peak is the fourth highest mountain summit in the country…

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Metereological station of Cherni Vrah

Built in 1935 at Vitosha's highest point, this stone station provides a small tea room and emergency shelter for hikers.

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Malak Rezen

Malak Rezen is a peak rising to 2,191 m in northeastern Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria.

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H. Filharmonia

Mountain hut located in the Vitosha massif, offering basic facilities for hikers on the western slopes.

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H. Bonsovi polani

Situated in Lyulin Mountain, this hut is a primary starting point for trails toward Dupevica peak and includes a restaurant.

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Brezovitsa

Mountain lodge located in the Vitosha range near the Aleko area.

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Slzica

Alpine shelter located in the northeastern part of Vitosha Mountain.

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Zdravec

Mountain hut in Vitosha providing basic accommodation and dining facilities.

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H.Severina

Mountain lodge located in the Vitosha range, serving hiking trails near the Bistritsa and Simeonovo areas.

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Severina

Mountain lodge located in the Vitosha range, serving hiking trails near the Bistritsa and Simeonovo areas.

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Stancia na BFS

Training base and mountain lodge operated by the Bulgarian Football Union on Vitosha Mountain.

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Hiza

Mountain lodge located in the Lozen Mountain region near the Iskar River.

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H.Ostrica

Small alpine hut located on the western slopes of Vitosha Mountain.

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Viewpoint

Natural vantage point offering views over the surrounding Vitosha peaks and the city of Sofia.

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Lago Pasarel - Parti centr

Recreational area and event center located near the shores of the Pasarel Reservoir.

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Gledka

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking Lozen Mountain and the Iskar River gorge.

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Kamenitica

A 1,025-meter peak located in the western part of the Lyulin Mountain range.

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Kostini mogili

Scenic peak in the Lyulin Mountain range, accessible via trails from Vladaya.

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Asina mogila

Peak in Lyulin Mountain situated near the Dupevica summit.

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Dupevica

The highest summit of Lyulin Mountain, reaching an elevation of 1,256 meters.

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