If you are visiting Bulgaria for a couple of days and wish to make the most of your stay, our ‘Koprivshtitsa Sightseeing and Hiking Tour’ is a great start.
Koprivshtitsa is a charming small town in central Bulgaria with an abundance of history and things to see. Situated slightly over 1000 m.a.s.l. in the heart of Sredna Gora mountain, it was at the center of the historic April uprising against Ottoman rule over Bulgaria in 1876. One of the best ways to understand the roots and dynamics of Bulgarian resistance during that time is to learn more about Koprivshitsa and its colorful houses, surrounded by high stone walls and gates.
On our sightseeing tour along the curved and narrow cobblestone streets of Koprivshtitsa we will visit two emblematic 19th century museum houses – the Oslekova and the Lyutova houses, which still preserve the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival Era.
The day continues with a pleasant and leisurely hike above Koprivshtitsa. Our goal is to reach Golyam Pop peak. It is located at 1438 m above sea level and offers a spectacular view towards the majestic Balkan Mountain Range to the north.
Should you be looking for a more challenging hiking experience, this can be arranged easily. Koprivshtitsa is the starting point for numerous trails throughout Sredna Gora mountain and we can tailor our hiking route to your preference. Get in touch if you would like to learn more.
* We operate this tour all year round, however, it is subject to weather conditions. Particularly in winter, in case of extensive snow cover, we provide snow-shoes to participants.
All year round
We depart at 8:00 AM from a location of your choosing in Sofia
On this excursion from Sofia, we set off at 8:00 AM from a location of your choosing in Sofia and head to the small town of Koprivshtitsa, in Central Bulgaria. The drive takes about 1.5 hours.
As an architectural reserve, Koprivshtitsa is one of the most popular cultural hot-spots in Bulgaria. It’s colorful Revival Era buildings and cobbled streets are charming and welcoming. Upon arrival we get to visit one of the numerous museum-houses in town and explore the history of 17th-18th century Bulgaria.
After this cultural deep dive, it is time for some hiking, where we shall discover the beautiful natural surroundings of Sredna Gora mountain. We head west on a forest road that takes us high above cozy Koprivshtitsa and its peculiar architecture. Our traditional route is circular and relatively easy. The ascent and descent are gradual without steep sections, which makes this hiking trail particularly suitable for beginners, also during the winter in snowy conditions. On clear days we get to enjoy a beautiful view of the Balkan Mountains and the whole Sredna Gora Mountain from the highest point of our hike – Golyam Pop peak (1438 m). We will hike for about 4 hours with total elevation + 380/ – 390 m.
However, if you prefer a more challenging hiking experience, that can be arranged too with our longer trail option. We will tailor the hike entirely to your preference.
You can expect to arrive back in Sofia in the early evening.
If you have any follow-up questions about our Koprivshtitsa sightseeing and hiking day trip, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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