Bulgaria · Hiking

Hiking Tour with the Tastes of the Gabrovo Balkan

4 Hours Round trip from Gabrovo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike through the scenic Uzana area in the Gabrovo Balkan
  • 02 Experience the green heart of the Balkan on the ridge of Stara Planina
  • 03 Enjoy delicious stops with seasonal fruit and local specialties
  • 04 Take in beech forests, meadows, herbs, and wild strawberry scents
  • 05 Optional ascent of Peak Ispalin for panoramic views
  • 06 Led by a professional local guide

Discover the natural beauty of the Gabrovo Balkan on a rewarding hiking tour through the Uzana area, known as the green heart of the Balkan. Set on the ridge of Stara Planina, this scenic region offers beech forests, wide meadows, fragrant herbs, and beautiful panoramic views in one of Bulgaria’s landmark mountain landscapes.

Along the way, enjoy the tour’s delicious stops, where seasonal fruit and local specialties add a culinary touch to the experience. For more ambitious hikers, the route also offers the chance to conquer Peak Ispalin and take in its charming views. Good physical form is recommended, and closed shoes with a thick sole are highly advised.

Set on the ridge of Stara Planina, this scenic region offers beech forests, wide meadows, fragrant herbs, and beautiful panoramic views in one of Bulgaria’s landmark mountain landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Gabrovo
Languages Bulgarian, English, Russian

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Gabrovo 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Brunches on the stops
  • Professional Local Guide service

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Transport from / to the meeting point (by request)
  • Bottled water

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • After booking we shall send voucher according to the Bulgarian legislation which you need to show.
  • We can provide pick up from all hotels in Bulgaria by request

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Gabrovo, BG
Tour start
Gabrovo, BG
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Gabrovo.

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