An ascent of Golyama Syutkya (2,186 m), the third-highest summit in the Rhodopes and the highest point of the Batak section. A walk through the deep coniferous forests of the western Rhodopes, with beautiful mountain meadows and panoramas towards Rila and Pirin.
Golyama Syutkya is a peak the path carries you to slowly and with dignity - not with abrupt crags and exposed edges, but with dense spruce forest, quiet meadows and the sense that the mountain here lives by its own rules. An ancient wolf trail runs along the main ridge, and the forests around the summit hold the largest gathering of deer in the western Rhodopes. Nature here has never bent to people, and you feel it at every step.
Tour Itinerary
Our starting point is the village of Rakitovo. The climb has a steady rhythm - forest, clearing, forest - with brief emergences onto open meadows that open views over the endless green of the Rhodopes and the distant silhouettes of Rila and Pirin.
Shortly before the summit we enter denser coniferous growth on a barely visible path. We come out at a wooden shelter - a sure sign we are in the right place. A little higher stand the summit cairn and a gazebo with a table and benches. The summit itself does not offer a 360-degree view, but the space around it is quiet and secluded — exactly what a Rhodope summit ought to be.
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: