This Sunday we chose to repeat a circuit hike around Borovetz, we composed two years ago. Despite its 17 km length and decent almost 800 m elevation gain, the trail is not too strenuous and extremely pleasant, especially after Chakur Voivoda shelter, where from it encompasses paths, which are more obscure and rarely trodden upon.
The day was somewhat cloudy and with a freshness in the air, which made the hike additionally pleasant. We parked the car at Tzarska Bistritza and took the trail to Sitnyakovo.
Borovetz mountain resort from the track
Me-made items, worn on this hike:
The high peaks of Rila became visible for a spell, once we climbed up from Chakur voivoda shelter, where had our lunch.
A glimpse towards the town of Samokov and Iskar dam
The second part of our hike passed by the river Bistritza (one of the many with this name) and its tributaries. I tried the trick of dipping your bare feet in the freezing waters - it is extremely refreshing for the tired legs after a long hike.
We closed the circuit with a shortcut through the woods to Tzarska Bistritza parking lot - a glorious 6 hour hike, that was worth every drop of sweat :)
