The Kopren Waterfalls and Kopren Peak
The Kopren waterfalls lie in the Chiprovtsi mountains, part of the western Balkan Range, close to the peak of the same name. Durshin Skok, Lanzhin Skok and Golemiya Skok are not tall waterfalls, but they are all the more beautiful for it. They are scattered at different points across the area, and their drops range between 5 and 20 metres.
We spend the night at Zhar hut. About the hut itself: it stands at 921 m in the Mantegova Chuka area. It was established in 1972 under the name Yavor. These days the hut has been refurbished and welcomes guests again, with 4 double rooms, 3 triple rooms, 2 quadruple rooms and 2 shared dormitories with 16 single beds in total. All the bedrooms have their own bathroom. A night costs 45 leva including breakfast.
Tour Highlights
- The Kopren waterfalls
- Kopren peak
Tour Itinerary
We set off for the Oreshkova Chuka area, where Kopren hut stands at 950 m. After the obligatory briefing and an equipment check we take the path running past the valley of the river Milina and, walking in the deep shade of the forest, reach our first point of the day after about an hour - the Lanzhin Skok waterfall, at 1,170 m. Here we have time for a rest and photographs.
Once we have enjoyed the beauty of the waterfall, the climb proper to Kopren peak begins. It rises to 1,964.4 m, which makes it the fifth highest in the Chiprovtsi mountains. Setting off up a steep slope we climb onto the ridge that leads to the summit. The ascent from the waterfall to the top is 794 m. On the summit we have time to enjoy the beauty spread out before us and to recharge. Then we head back to the hut. At the guide's discretion we may take a different route, which opens up superb views. We arrive back at our starting point, visit the Lanzhin Skok waterfall, and transfer to our accommodation at Zhar hut.
Breakfast and packing for the long day ahead. We set off along the Deyanitsa eco-trail, which brings us to the waters of the falls. The walk takes around an hour and a half. At about 11:00 we reach the waterfall, where we have time to rest and take photographs before heading back to the hut.
The day continues with a visit to Chiprovtsi Monastery. After that we set off back to Sofia, with the chance to stop at a local restaurant for good food on the way.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
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Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: