Alpine Huts & Mountain Shelters

Bulgaria's mountain ranges—including the Rila, Vitosha, Rhodope, and Balkan Mountains—are connected by a network of high-altitude outposts known as hizhas (huts) and strategic shelters. These facilities provide essential accommodation for multi-day treks, ranging from basic wooden structures like Staria Cark to established lodges such as Aleko. Many serve as key junctions for trails leading to major peaks and natural landmarks, often offering communal dormitories and basic dining facilities for hikers navigating the country's rugged terrain.

Staria Cark

Basic mountain shelter located in the Rila Mountains.

Lovna hiza

Mountain shelter featuring an indoor fireplace, serving hikers in the Central Balkan region.

Aleko hut

Aleko is a site on Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria situated at the northern foothills of Malak Rezen Peak, in the watershed of Yanchevska…

Perelik hut

High-altitude hut in the Rhodope Mountains, situated near Golyam Perelik, the range's highest peak.

Hiza Hajduska pesen

Mountain lodge in the Central Balkan National Park, used as a base for hikes to the Kozyata Stena reserve.

Bodrost

Alpine hut in the southwestern Rila Mountains, located near the Kartala ski resort area.

Loven dom "Samovodica"

Hunting lodge and mountain retreat located in the Rila Mountains near Yakoruda.

Hiza Kroacite

Mountain hut located in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains near the Studen Kladenets reservoir.

Hiza Semkovo

Large mountain lodge in the Rila Mountains, situated within the Semkovo resort area at 1,600 meters elevation.

H.Cudni mostove

Alpine hut in the Rhodope Mountains, located adjacent to the Wonderful Bridges natural rock phenomenon.

h. Ribni Ezera

High-altitude hut situated at 2,230 meters between the Upper and Lower Fish Lakes in the Central Rila Mountains.

H.Buzludza-stara

Historical mountain hut located on the northern slope of Buzludzha Peak in the Central Balkan Mountains.