Pancharevo 2022

I know we were at Pancharevo last month, but in these short and cold winter days nothing beats only a 20 min drive from home!

When last night husband and I discussed where to go hiking on Saturday, we thought of several places where the winter conditions could be bearable. I don't mind and actually enjoy snow but unfortunately husband absolutely hates wading in deep snow. So, the places we had in mind were low mountains with open ridges, with low chances for deep snowdrifts. However, most of the places we had in mind would require at least an hour and a half drive in one direction and lately I feel so not inclined to travel for hours just for a short hike. So, when husband proposed Pancharevo, again, I leaped to the suggestion. 

:The low temperatures of late have frozen big parts of the lake

:A view to Pancharevo village from the trail

:The trail climbs steeply over the lake through pine, oak and mixed forests. It was well trodden, there wasn't much snow, but the fluctuating temperatures of the last few days had made some sections of it frozen and slippery

:The Pancharevo lake from above

Me-made items, worn on this hike:

 

Husband: men's boxers, Knip Mode cargo pants, Beige sweater, knitted socks

I:  socks, lingerie, Cabled Top, CC copycat hat, Borika gloves, scarf

Hike info:

Destination: lake Pancharevo

Mountain: Lozen

Total length: 8 km

Elevation gain: 130 m

Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 2 hours 30 min

Average difficulty: 2 / 10

 

:Ducks on the ice

:Graffiti at the abandoned seating area by the lake. We had our lunch here, by the lake