Kamen Del 2026

Today was probably the hottest day in the summer we've had so far in Sofia - 34C, and half of Sofia, us including, was on Vitosha, in search of fresh and colder air.

We chose a favourite, though a bit long circuit trail, that we hike almost every year - from Zlatnite mostove to peak Kamen del and then through the plateau and through the northern side of Kamen del back to Zlatnite mostove along the mid-altitude Vitosha circuit.  

Though the temperatures in the forest were much more comfortable than in the city, it was still quite hot, even on the peak.

The big advantage of this round trail, apart from its indisputable beauty, is that it runs for the bigger part through the higher forests and the shadow of the trees was really appreciated on a day like today.

Hike info:

Date: 18 July 2026

Destination: peak Kamen Del (1862 m) along circular trail

Mountain: Vitosha

Total length: 15 km

Elevation gain: 480 m

Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 5 hours

Average difficulty: 4.5 / 10

The plateau 

Peak Ushite, where we climbed in June

Its twin brother - peak Kamen Del

We climbed the peak, had a quick fresh fruit snack here, with a view to the entire city from above, and then continued along the plateau

Me-made items, worn on this hike:

Husband: boxers, Burda cargo pants, Burda red t-shirt, Burda grey T-shirt

I: lingerie, Love Notions Joggers, Love Notions LDT

 

Peak Cherni vruh in the far distance

Petrov krust, mountain lily

Along the northern slopes of peak Kamen del

We had our obligatory tortillas and beers on a beautiful spot, overlooking the city. After a well deserved break, which included picking of some wild blueberries - there were SOO many, but we only picked a few handfuls for a homemade pie, we continued down to the mid-altitude circuit.

The stony desert of Kamen del

Along the mid-altitude circuit, on our way back to Zlatnite mostove

Kominite - Kamen Del 2025

We are enjoying some gorgeous Indian summer weather this week, which is really great, as it coincides with the long weekend around our Independence day and Gaby's short visit to Sofia. 

On Friday, a day before her arrival, we chose to hike along a favourite trail on Vitosha - along the Kominite rock formation to peak Kamen Del and then back down to the car along an alternative trail.

The hike was almost an identical repetition from one we did last year with one major variance -  this year it was a work day and the usually crowded plateau and peak were almost empty and it made such a huge difference!

The weather was very sunny and warm, with very little wind, even on the ridge and at the plateau.

Despite the summer temperatures, autumn is definitely here - the grass is yellow and the berries, especially the raspberries, are all gone.

Peak Kamen Del, definitely one of the most frequented and the most panoramic peak on Vitosha

Me-made items, worn on this hike:

Husband: boxers, Burda cargo pants

I: lingerie, Sabrina Slims III, Central Park cardigan

We here lucky to be able to enjoy the peak for ourselves during our delicious lunch with a view to Sofia. One can never tire of the game Find the Sofia Landmarks, when snacking on Kamen Del - Sofia lies at one's feet like a real life Google map and it is so fun to locate the familiar places from above.

Hike info:

Date: 19 September 2025 

Destination: peak Kamen Del (1862 m) along circular trail

Mountain: Vitosha

Total length: 12.5 km

Elevation gain: 500 m

Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 4 hours

Average difficulty: 4 / 10

On the way to the car we hiked the middle altitude circuit from hut Tintyava to hut Sredetz and from there to Bay Krustyo place, where we had parked the car.

Dragalevska river

The beech forest is still very much green

Kamen Del 2025

After a week of cold, rain and even snow on 24th May (!), Vitosha is again sunny and welcoming. I had been craving for this hike to Kamen Del and couldn't have been more pleased with the organization and the weather.

We started early and were at Zlatnite mostove at 10 o'clock. It being Sunday, sunny and warm after all that cold, the mountain was packed, but the trail we took to Kamen Del is less known and rarely frequented.

Hike info:

Date: 01 June 2025

Destination: peak Kamen Del (1862 m) along circular trail

Mountain: Vitosha

Total length: 14 km

Elevation gain: 480 m

Total duration (plus picnic and rests): 4 hours 45 min

Average difficulty: 4.5 / 10

The air was fresh, around 14-16 C and we climbed the peak in less that an hour and a half.

As it was a bit early for lunch and quite windy at the peak, we decided to take a couple of photos there and continue along the trail to the northern part of the mountain.

Me-made items, worn on this hike:

Husband: boxers, Burda cargo pants, Burda longsleeve

I: lingerie, Burda raglan short-sleeve blouse

A view to Sofia from Kamen Del

The unusual and rare blue color of these flowers never ceases to amaze me

One of my favourite places on Vitosha - the plateau

Wild iris

We had our lunch on a sunny clearing, facing the city, sheltered from the wind and it was such a pleasure. Finding the perfect picnic spot is one of the most important parts of a hike, as the enjoyment of the picnic lunch colors so much the memories of the hike.

The stony desert slopes of Kamen Del 

We took a short detour on our way back along an alternative trail to Zlatnite mostove and went to peak Kikish (1434,6 м)