Milevets, rising to 1,733 metres above sea level, is the highest point of the Milevska mountains in the historical and geographical region of Kraishte. This one-day ascent takes us to a panorama looking out over Rila, Pirin, Osogovo, Vitosha and the endless hills of the Bulgarian and Serbian Kraishte. We set off on a forest track, enter the silence of the Milevska mountains and climb to the summit, known to local people as Samovilnyaka — a place wrapped in legend and border history. The programme suits beginner hikers in good physical condition who want to discover one of the least known and most authentic ranges in Bulgaria.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to the village of Metohia takes around 2 hours. The village is small and quiet.
We set off from the centre of the village heading north-west. The first few metres are on asphalt, but we quickly join a forest track leading up towards the ridge of the Milevska mountains. There is no waymarking, but the direction and the objective are clear.
The climb is gradual and steady. We walk through forest, passing abandoned hamlets and old roads, immersed in a silence rarely found in a busy city. The slopes of the range are covered in forest and scrub, and around us ever wider views open towards the neighbouring ridges of the Kraishte.
As we approach the summit the ground steepens. We reach the border furrow and follow the broad ridge to the highest point, 1,733 metres. A border pyramid stands on the summit. Local people also know the peak as Samovilnyaka or Banderata, and both names carry their own character.
The panorama is generous: Osogovo and Vitosha on the horizon, and at our feet the rolling hills of the Bulgarian Kraishte. Beyond the border the Serbian Kraishte spreads out - the feeling of standing at the edge of the world, reached with moderate effort. We descend by the same route back to Metohia.
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: