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Mountain massif in Bulgaria
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Vitosha (Витоша) is a mountain in West-Central Bulgaria, overlooking the capital Sofia. Most of the mountain's territory comprises Nature Park Vitosha, and its proximity to the city have made it a favorite recreation spot of both citizens and visitors of the capital, providing opportunities for winter sports, hiking, biking, and rock climbing. The mountain has a number of tourist routes and picnic areas with a wonderful panoramic view of the city.
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Витоша ски
There is an easier route and a difficult route which has gradients of up to 1:1.
"The Black Peak"
2290 m, the highest summit. The lift leading from one of the outer neighbourhoods of Sofia to just below the mount makes it a joyful ride to go to "the top of the capital".
хижа „Алеко“
Altitude 1977 m. The second oldest hikers' hut in Bulgaria, built 1924-1932. Capacity 90 beds; hikers' kitchen; buffet; restaurant; public WC; ski storage. The centre of a minor ski resort, with ski schools, ski drags, a climbing wall, etc. It's the end point of a paved road to Sofia and there's a free parking lot, though it often overflows - people park on both sides of the road leading to the hut.
хижа „Белите брези“
Altitude 1311 m. Capacity 45 beds; buffet; indoor and outdoor restaurant; parking. The name means "the white birches" and it's the name of the surrounding area.
хижа „Борова гора“
Altitude 1701 m. Capacity 24 beds; common dining room with a fireplace; buffet; parking lot. The name means "pine forest".
хижа „Еделвайс“
Altitude 1670 m. Capacity 22 beds; heated by wood stoves; common dining room; parking lot.
хижа „Камен дел“
Altitude 1461 m. Capacity 30 beds; common dining room. Named after the nearby peak.
хижа „Кумата“
Altitude 1724 m. Capacity 27 beds; common dining room; buffet; parking lot.
хижа „Момина скала“
Altitude 1479 m. Capacity 35 beds; restaurant; parking lot. The name means "maiden's rock".
хижа „Планинарска песен“
Altitude 1692 m. Capacity 27 beds; buffet; 40-seat mehana (tavern); parking lot. The name means "mountaineer song".
хижа „Планинец“
Altitude 1367 m. Capacity 62 beds; restaurant; parking lot. The name means "mountain dweller".
хижа „Тинтява“
Altitude 1615 m. Capacity 30 beds with individual bathrooms; common dining room; buffet; parking lot. Named after the Bulgarian name of the flower genus Gentiana. As of June 2024, BTU's website claims it doesn't work, so please report if you determine otherwise.
хотел „Морени“
A small hotel on the side of the mountain at 1780 m above sea level, with a lobby bar, a restaurant, and spa-style facilities. No pets allowed in the rooms. On the paved road to Aleko Hut, and the end stop of Bus 66. The name means "moraines", even though there are no moraines on Vitosha.
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