A Journey to Svishti Plaz at the End of Autumn
It is time to see autumn out with an exhilarating walk to one of the high summits of the Zlatitsa-Teteven mountains, Svishti Plaz. Seen from the Zlatitsa-Pirdop basin, it stands out for its imposing silhouette and the characteristic ridges falling away to the south. This proud representative of the Balkan Range draws people not only by its natural beauty but by the intriguing legends and scholarly theories about the origin of its name.
🟢 The programme suits beginners who are ready for a little more effort (beginner plus). 🟢
Tour Highlights
- Svishti Plaz peak (1,888 m)
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to Kashana hut takes around an hour and a half.
On arrival we sort our packs, run the briefing and talk through the route, then set off for the summit. From the very start we follow the winter waymarking, which quickly brings us to the foot of Kapalu peak. We traverse below it and come out onto the open ridge, from where the day's remaining objectives stand out clearly. At a brisk pace we continue up the gentle gradient to Kurduna peak, which gives us a front-row view of the main event of our journey. After a short, easy descent we stand before the magnificent bulk of Svishti Plaz, ready for the final climb. From the summit, breathtaking panoramas open over the surrounding peaks and valleys - the ideal place for a rest and photographs. Once we have taken in the views we head back on a circular route that returns us to Kashana hut.
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: