Tourist
trails
Route N 1 HELIOS
TOPOLOVGRAD(THE GROVE) - ZAIKOVA SPRING - PALEOKASTRO - TOPOLOVGRAD
Characteristic: The route combines a walk in the beautiful green environs
of Topolovgrad with a visit to Paleocastro - a Thracian rock sanctuary
and an Antic and Medieval fortress that had existed for nearly 1 600
years between the 5th c. BC and the 12th c. AD.
Duration: a 2-3 hours walk (with time for rest included)
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2 ARMUDA
TOPOLOVGRAD(THE GROVE) - THE TWO BRIDGES - VILLAGE SAKARCI
Characteristic: An easy walk in the North footsteps of Sacar to the
picturesque village of Sacarci. You will enjoy beautiful scenery and
rich wildlife. It is possible to visit the “St. Marina” chapel and a
cozy local restaurant at the end of the route.
Duration: a 2-3 hours walk (with transport back from Sacarci )
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3
THE BIG STAR - KALETO PEAK - MANGARA - KAMIK TEPE PEAK - YORGAKEV
EGREK - VILLAGE SAKARCI
Characteristic: This route suggests a nice opportunity to learn some
of the mountain secrets and to dip into the mystery of the remote past.
You will see beautiful plants, songbirds and birds of prey. A visit
to a fortress remains and to several Thracian dolmens is included. And
finally – have a rest and taste local culinary specialties in the fascinating
village of Sacarci.
Duration: a 7 hours walk (with transport to the site of Goliamata Zvezda
and back from Sacarci)
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4
VILLAGE HLYABOVO - EVDJIKA - STONE MOUND - THE WHIE GRASS -
KARAMANOV RESERVOIR - STOEVA PEAR - HLYABOVO
Characteristic: It is another opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Sacar
and to come closer to the culture of Ancient Thrace. A visit to a number
of dolmens and a mysterious rocky sanctuary is included. You will walk
through plenty of mushrooms, herbs and wild fruits and near a small
water reservoir – the best place for a picnic and rest.
Duration: 7 hours (with transport to the village of Hlyabovo and back)
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5
KARTALKA PEAK - "THE TEATS" CAVE - "RATTLE HOLE"
CAVE - THE OLD CHURCH - HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY
Characteristic: An easy walk with separate steep sections through beautiful
rock formations and nice river valleys. It is possible to observe interesting
plants and a great diversity of birds. You will visit a rock church
with well-preserved paintings of saints dating back from the 10th c.
as well as the Holly Trinity Monastery.
Duration: 7 hours walk (with transport to the peak of Kartalka and back
from the monastery)
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6
VILLAGE RADOVETZ - VILLAGE VARNIK - VILLAGE MATOCHINA - MANGARA
RIVER - VILLAGE PRISADETZ - VILLAGE FILIPOVO - VILLAGE RADOVETZ
Characteristic: This route goes through virgin nature in the border
area with a wide panorama to the mountain of Sacar, the Tundja valley
and the near-by Turkey. You will visit picturesque small villages, a
rock church and the remains of the Vucelon Medieval Fortress. At a venture
it is possible to catch a glimpse of a black stork and to watch the
flight of a King Eagle.
Duration: 10 – 11 hours walk (but there are shorter options as well)
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