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Landscape - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park/Ilia Levkov

Life of the Chestnut | Belasitsa Nature Park

Discover the unknown and unique world of the sweet chestnut forest, full of interesting inhabitants

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Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park/Ilia Kochev Levkov

The highlights of this tour

The picturesque and curious path, which starts with an information board in the centre of the village of Kolarovo, will lead you into the unknown and unique world of the Chestnut forest, full of interesting inhabitants.

During the pleasant walk along the thematic tourist route „Life of the Chestnut” you will have the opportunity to learn amusing facts about the plants and the animals dwelling in the chestnut forests.

Elder-flowered orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina) - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park
Elder-flowered orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina)

You will become aware on how humans use the chestnut in their life and what everyone of us can do to preserve this nature gem.

Fruit of the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park/Ilia Kochev Levkov
Fruit of the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Wood - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park/Ilia Levkov

General information and booking info

Map of the tour

Length

6,5 km / 2 hours 30 minutes

Ascent/Descent

The ascent and descent are 360 m each.

Level of difficulty

The tour is of medium difficulty and is pleasant for walking.

Requirements

Good physical condition and good footwear are required, as well as a drinking water reserve for the whole tour duration, sun glasses, hats and sun lotion in summer.

Best season

The best seasons for the tour are spring, summer and autumn.

Bird's-nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park
Bird’s-nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis)

Start time

The best time for beginning the tour are before noon, in the summer at 9:00 hrs.

Starting/End point

Starting point is the center of the village Kolarovo. It is a circle tour and the end point is the same place.

Number of participants

Minimum 4, maximum 20 persons.

Cost

10 EUR per person

Useful hints

The starting point can be reached by car or bus from Petrich (13 km from Kolarovo). If you use the bus you need 10 minutes extra from the bus stop to starting point. There is a place along the road to park the cars.

In case of bigger groups (8 persons and more) the nature guide can provide a transport from the town and back at a small additional cost, but it is necessary to arrange and book this two weeks in advance at the latest.

Accommodations and food places are described in the information on the Nature Park Belasitsa. The nature guide can provide assistance.

Tour Guide

Sofia Kostadinova-Ilkova - Nature Tour Guide in Belasitsa Nature Park

Sofia Kostadinova

How to book?

You can book the tour by e-mail:
or by phone: +359 884599499 Sofia Kostadinova-Ilkova (Viber available).

Fruit of the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) - photo: Belasitsa Nature Park/Ilia Kochev Levkov

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