Bulgaria · Hiking

Hiking Adventure in the Central Balkan National park

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Plovdiv. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day hiking adventure in the Central Balkan National Park
02 Travel from Plovdiv to Sopot and ride the country’s longest chairlift
03 Hike via Dobrila mountain hut toward Levski peak
04 Enjoy panoramic mountain views from high above the valley
05 Route without rocky or dangerous parts
06 Optional paragliding descent with a professional pilot
07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Plovdiv included

Head into the Central Balkan National Park for a full-day hiking adventure from Plovdiv, combining mountain scenery, fresh air, and rewarding panoramic views. Travel to Sopot, ride the country’s longest chairlift to shorten the ascent, and continue on foot toward Dobrila mountain hut and Levski peak.

This route is suitable for travellers looking for a scenic mountain hike without rocky or dangerous sections, while still offering some of the most spectacular views in the area. For those wanting an extra thrill, there is also the optional opportunity to paraglide down from the mountain with a professional pilot.

However, the route has some amazing views, the one from the peak being definitely the most spectacular.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Plovdiv

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The tour starts with pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Plovdiv at 08:00. After an approximately 1-hour drive, we will reach the town of Sopot.

From there we will take the chairlift which will shorten the walk to Dobrila mountain hut to around an hour and a half. From the hut (1804m a.s.l.) we will gain some more altitude ultimately getting to Levski peak (2166m a.s.l) - this will take approximately 1 and a half hours.

The route does not have any rocky or dangerous parts. However, the route has some amazing views, the one from the peak being definitely the most spectacular.

Along the way in both directions, we can use the hut as a rest stop and also for some snacks. After we descend from the mountain, on foot and then with the chairlift or something more exciting (optional is to paraglide your way to the parking), we drive back to Plovdiv. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel/accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Plovdiv. 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
You will be picked up from your hotel/accommodation in Plovdiv at 08:00. In case of any changes in the exact pick-up time due to other bookings, we will contact you the evening before the tour.

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