A weekday walk for beginners in good physical condition.
In the heart of the Stara Reka reserve, above the pretty town of Karlovo, hides one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the Central Balkan - the Karlovsko Praskalo waterfall.
The one-day walk to the waterfalls in the reserve is a real experience in wild country - fresh forest, shaded paths and majestic views towards the alpine ridge of the Balkan Range.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to the town of Karlovo takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.
The route begins gently, walking upstream along the river. Right at the start we stop at the beautiful Suchurum waterfall, and then take a path that rises gently through dense beech forest. On the way we pass the Hubavets and Balkanski Rozi huts, and see the Mechi Grob area - a place with legends of its own. For anyone after a little adrenaline we also offer a short crossing of the Stara Reka, to reach a more hidden and mysterious waterfall.
We then continue to our main goal for the day - the Karlovsko Praskalo waterfall. Before the final push we stop at the Vasil Levski hut, where we leave our packs and make a short walk to the waterfall itself. Lunch by the hut follows, and then the descent back to Karlovo. To round the day off properly, on the way to Sofia we stop for our favourite ice cream - a well-earned reward after an unforgettable adventure.
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
-or-
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: