Rhodope Adventure
Five days on foot amid the magic of the mountain: the Red Rock above Smolyan, the footsteps of Valya Balkanska, the Blue Pools and the Greek Rhodopes, with nights in the village of Mogilitsa.
- Duration5 days / 5 nights
- AreaSmolyan and Mogilitsa
- Dates
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The Rhodopes are a place that is not simply visited, it is felt. For five days we walk forgotten paths, climb peaks, sleep in family guesthouses in Mogilitsa and get to know the mountain at a pace that lets you feel it from within.
Day-by-day programme
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The Red Rock and the magic of Smolyan
All travellers meet the guide at 12:00. We begin at a cosy local eatery with fresh fish and an authentic Rhodope atmosphere. A walk of about 6 km, with 243 m of elevation gain in both directions.
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In the footsteps of Valya Balkanska, Golyamoto Burtse peak
Breakfast at 8:00, departure at 8:45. On this day the cars stay behind to rest, the adventure continues on foot. We follow the footsteps of Valya Balkanska, whose voice reaches all the way to space with the song "Izlel e Delyo Haydutin", and we pass by her grave. Distance 14 km, elevation gain 664 m.
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The tale of Poprelka and the Blue Pools
Breakfast at 8:00, departure at 8:45. Distance 8 km, elevation gain 300 m.
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The Greek Rhodopes, the Honey Rock and the "Geranitsa" complex
Breakfast at 8:00, departure at 8:45. Distance 18 km, elevation gain 408 m.
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Borikovska lyutina, peaks, ancient beeches and sunsets
Breakfast at 8:00. Total distance 5.3 km, elevation gain 346 m.
Included
- Mountain guide throughout the programme
- Organisation fee
- Mountain insurance
Not included
- 5 nights in a guesthouse in the village of Mogilitsa (around €20–25 per night with breakfast)
- Entrance fees for the sites visited
- Transport (shared travel)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Have a question about the route?
Write to us or call, and we will tell you everything about the equipment, the level and the organisation.