On one of the hottest days of the year husband and I decided to hike high up on the plateau in the open and in the sun, instead of staying put at home, as normal people do. Crazy, right :)
We started fairly early, but it was one of those days, with equatorial nights, that were hot right from sunrise, even above the 2000 m line. Well, of course, the temperatures there were in the 20-ies, not in the 40-ies degrees, as down in the city.
We started from Zlatnite mostove in the direction of Kumata hut, where we refilled our water bottles and some additional water containers for the hike - bitter experience has taught us to carry excess water rather than risk dehydration during hikes on hot July days.
Konyarnika - the place is practically a raspberry garden, alas it's still early - the raspberries need a couple of weeks or so to ripen.
The plateau - my favourite part of this trail, with a glimpse to Ushite and Kamen del from a different point of view
Hike info:
Destination: peak Selimitza (2041 m)
Mountain: Vitosha
Total length: 17 km
Elevation gain: 650 m
Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 5 hours
Average difficulty: 6 / 10
Peak Samara and Cherni vruh in the distance
Our destination - peak Selimitza. Surprise, surprise - a pile of rocks :)
This is our second climb of Selimitza, one of Vitosha's dozen. The day was hot, the peak is a bit aside from the popular tracks, so it was no wonder, that we were the only ones around for miles :)
Me-made items, worn on this hike:
Husband: men's boxers, green Burda T-shirt, orange Burda T-shirt
I: lingerie, Burda blouse (mostly in the backpack), Burda shorts
Although it is probably the lowest of the Vitosha's dozen peaks above 2000 m, it is one of the most panoramic, with views in all directions, stretching from the Balkans to Rila and Pirin.
We had our lunch directly on the stones under the sun, cooled by the constant breeze on the top, enjoying our cold(ish) beers and the vast views.
On the way down we took the long and winding trail through huts Zvezditza and Edelweiss to Zlatnite mostove.
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