Raysko Praskalo Waterfall
Raysko Praskalo, in the Central Balkan. Standing beneath this extraordinary thing feels like paradise, which is exactly what its name says. The waterfall lies at 1,700 m in the Dzhendema reserve of the Balkan Range. At a full 125 metres, it is the highest waterfall in the Balkans.
The programme is graded for intermediate hikers and suits people in very good physical condition. The walk to the waterfall is roughly 11 km and involves 900 metres of ascent.
Tour Highlights
- Raysko Praskalo waterfall
- Ray hut
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The walk divides roughly into three parts:
- From Kalofer to the Dolen Paradzhik area
- From Dolen Paradzhik to Ray hut
- From Ray hut to the waterfall
The walking route to Raysko Praskalo starts from the Panitsite area. Beyond Panitsite it enters Central Balkan National Park. We begin with a gentle climb through beech and oak forest, which brings you out at the southern end of a mountain pasture called Paradzhika. Here we get our first panoramas over the Dzhendema reserve, and it makes an ideal place to stop. A quick bite while you take in the summits around you.
We carry on towards Ray hut. We can hardly wait to drop our packs and rest on the green meadow in front of it. With our strength gathered, we can set off for the foot of the waterfall.
You look up at the Paradise Rocks. The falling water scatters into thousands of bright droplets and breaks with a roar on the granite blocks at the base of the wall. A real spectacle.
We leave plenty of time for photographs and for taking in the beauty around us. Then it is time to start back.
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: