Sivrikaya Peak and Venetitsa Hut – Rila Off the Beaten Path NEW
A one-day hike to Sivrikaya, the Sharp Rock of Eastern Rila: a 1150 m climb through conifer forest to a panorama of Ibar and Belmeken. Sivrikaya (1972 m) is a little-known peak in the Ibar section of Rila, well away from the crowded trails. We climb steep forest paths past the cosy Venetitsa hut and come out above the trees, with the high ridge of Eastern Rila in front of us. Although the whole route follows forest paths, the 1150 m of ascent and the steep sections call for a very good level of fitness.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
- Licensed guide
- Transportation during the program
- Travel insurance with limit - 500 euro. The insurance is concluded with the insurance company Euroins
Not included
- Food
- Personal expenses
Tour Itinerary
We leave Sofia early and reach the Sveti Spas holiday area above Dolna Banya in about an hour and a half. For the first two kilometres the trail climbs gently through the forest, then it steepens and, about an hour and a half from the start, brings us to Venetitsa hut (~1340 m), tucked into a clearing among the conifers. We take a break here. From the hut we keep climbing on forest paths past the Echemitsite area. The ascent is steady and steep in places, and the forest gradually thins out. A path leads right to the summit of Sivrikaya, with views to Ibar and Belmeken. After a rest on top we descend the same way to Sveti Spas, where the bus takes us back to Sofia in the evening.
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: