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The central wall of Vratsata pass - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park

Green way. To keep trace of plant mysteries | Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park

Discover a spectacular river gorge ending with the waterfall “Borov kamak”, a fascinating landscape with lots of ferns and Balkan endemic plants as well as amazing stories and legends about ferns and herbs.

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Beech forest in the beginning of the tour - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park

The highlights of this tour

These are the highlights of the Green way tour:

“Borov kamak” waterfall in late spring
  • Spectacular river gorge ending with Waterfall “Borov kamak”
  • Fascinating landscape with lots of ferns and Balkan endemic plants
  • A lot of amazing stories and legends about ferns and herbs
Soft shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum) - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Soft shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum)
View toward Zgorigrad village - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park

Description of the tour

The tour starts at the end of Zgorigrad village. Our main destination is one of the famous waterfalls in the region – “Borov kamak”.

Zgorigrad from the top - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
View of Zgorigrad village

The tour follows the gorge of Leva river. For the first kilometer we walk on a forest road and the elevation gain is small.

Then we leave the road and cross the stream for the first time. The path for the next hour is steep and passes several wooden bridges and ladders.

Eco trail “Borov kamak” - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Eco trail “Borov kamak”

Along the trail attentive observers will find an incredible biodiversity of flowers, different species of ferns and interesting plants.

Hart's tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Hart’s tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium)

The path winds through beech forest, and we are listening the babble of the water all the time.

Water cascade of Leva river after a heavy rain - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Water cascade of Leva river after a heavy rain

The views of water cascades prepare us for the big attraction of the day. Step by step we will reach a rock wall with a height of 63 m from which the water falls with roar.

Borov kamak waterfall - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Borov kamak waterfall

If the conditions are appropriate we are going to pass behind the waterfall. It is a wonderfully refreshing feeling when the spray of nebulizing water tingles your face.

Here is the last easy, but impressive climbing. A ladder will lead us to the top of the rock. This point is wonderful for taking photos.

Panorama from view point above “Borov kamak” waterfall - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Panorama from view point above “Borov kamak” waterfall

After a short walk we reach a meadow with a refuge. This is the place for longer rest and lunch (out of your backpack).

Refuge along Borov kamak trail - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Refuge along Borov kamak trail

The trail back gets us back in the forest. The tour goes downhill, and after another hour and a half we will be back at the starting point.

Green carpet of wild garlic (Allium ursinum)- photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park
Green carpet of wild garlic (Allium ursinum)

See photo gallery with more photos of this tour

Borov kamak trail - photo: Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park

General information and booking info

Length

6 km / 4.5 hours

Height difference

Ascent 500 m / descent 500 m

Level of difficulty

moderate

Requirements

Good physical condition, good footwear required as well as a drinking water reserve for the whole tour duration.
The tour is not accessible at high water level.

Best season

April – June and September – October

Start time

We can start any time in the morning.

Starting/End point

The tour starts at the upper end of Zgorigrad village.

Number of participants

Minimum 5 persons, maximum 20 persons.

Pets

Only dogs on a lead.

Cost

10 € (groups of up to 10 persons)/ 9 € (groups of 10 to 20 persons)

The starting point can be reached by car or taxi (3.5 km from the center of Vratsa). There is a place along the road to leave the cars.

In case of a big group (10 persons and more) the nature guide can provide a transport from the town and back at a small additional cost.

Accommodation and food places are described in the park information.

Tour guides

Olya Genova, Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park tour guide

Olya Genova

Krasimir Lakovski, Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park tour guide

Krasimir Lakovski

How to book?

You can book the tour by E-Mail: 

Olya Genova or

Krasimir Lakovski

or by phone: +359 88567784 Olya Genova.

Tour calendar

Please check our tour calendar for planned tours and contact us for any other dates:

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