Dupevitza in December 2024

Peak Dupevitza in Lulin mountain is one of those places we hike whenever we want something quick and not far from home. The round trail to the summit of the mountain is about 10 km long and usually takes us 3 hours with picnic and pauses for pictures, with the added bonus of the delicious mineral water of Gorna Banya, which we rarely miss to fill up a few containers with, when we travel in this direction.

The forests on Lulin presented a mixed scenery, late-autumn like in the low parts of the mountain and with remnants of muddy snow on the ridge. The day was fairly warm for December, with some sun behind the clouds and cold and strong wind on the peak.

An early hellebore

Sofia from the peak, covered with thick smog

We had our quick picnic on the peak, but the wind was so cold and strong, that we literally gulped our tortillas and hot tea and got out of there in no time.

Hike info:

Destination: round trail to peak Dupevitza

Mountain: Lulin

Total length: 10.5 km

Elevation gain: 320 m

Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 3 hours

Average difficulty: 3 / 10

The only significant quantities of snow had kept on the ridge. It is snowing in the city right now, so I suppose if one were to hike there today or in the coming days, there will be lots of snow there as well.

Me-made items, worn on this hike:

Husband: men's boxers, Burda cargo pants, Burda longsleeve, Orange Hat

I:  lingerie, Grasser black top, Hayward pullover, CC copycat hat, brown shawl in the backpack

Sofia from Dobrinova skala

The slopes of the mountain after Dobrinova skala were sheltered from the wind and had a very late autumn vibe