Ecopath and hiking trail above the city of Bratsigovo, around the surrounding slopes of Rhodope mountains
Roman bridge and Roman road, remains of towers
Abundant nature and good scenery
Summary: This hiking trail starts from the nearest slope of Rhodope mountains, we are constantly climbing to reach the nearest hills and the village of Rozovo. We walk further along the small river, making a circle and we reach the western end of Bratsigovo.
Location : South Bulgaria, Rhodope mountains
Duration : Day hike
(click on the pictures below to view each activity)
Activities : Accommodation: Local house/family hotel
Minimum age: 14
Level of fitness : Easy, smooth ascents
Distance: Nearly 3.4 miles (5.5 km), walking on hiking trail, forest paths, dirt roads,
from 436 m to 573 m
Shade: Most of the transition is through forests
Water: There’s a river in the area, but no drinkable water on the track (except at the final
Description of the itinerary: Our hike starts when we reach the last houses of Bratsigovo. After a short hill ascent, we are on the hiking trail, which runs through the forests. As we are ascending, we can enjoy the views over Bratsigovo and the surrounding hills. We continue our walk, as we reach the cherry gardens above Bratsigovo. From there you can see the village of Rozovo and the panorama toward the valley of Upper Thrace. And the Rhodope mountains. After we reach the highest point, we start to move on dirt road, used by the locals. We reach the Roman bridge and start following the river, as we make a circle around the hill. The hiking trail Dreneto ends at the western part of the city.
