Beautiful Pancharevo

Saturday was the first of a spell of warm days, that we've been enjoying after the arctic cold around New Year's eve. The sun was shining warmly and despite the strong gusts of wind from time to time, the weather was divine for the beginning of January.

We were not in the mood for wet snowy trails, so we chose the low altitude trail around Pancharevo lake and were rewarded for our choice with dry trails and beautiful views.

Me-made items, worn on this hike:

 

Husband: men's boxers, Burda cargo pants, Burda Blouse, socks

I:  lingerie, Tweed Chaika sweater, CC copycat hat, Zerda gloves, socks

Hike info:

Date: 3 January 2026

Destination: lake Pancharevo

Mountain: Lozen

Total length: 8.5 km

Elevation gain: 130 m

Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 3 hours

Average difficulty: 2 / 10

We had our short lunch by the lake, our usual tortillas were  replaced this time by the last pieces of the New Year's banitza with good luck wishes, that I make every New Year.

After our lunch break we decided to continue our hike along the Iskar river and by the shore of the lake. It was absolutely fascinating to observe how many birds have found their home in winter by the waters of the lake.

This is the first time I see swans in the lake.

It was a leisurely, but definitely super enjoyable hike, a great start of our active year.