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.
(Dactylorhiza sambucina)
You will become aware of how humans use the chestnut in their life and what every one of us can do to preserve this nature gem.
(Castanea sativa)
General information and booking info
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, sunglasses, hats and sun lotion in summer.
Best season
The best seasons for the tour are spring, summer and autumn.
(Neottia nidus-avis)
Start time
The best time for beginning the tour is 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 the 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 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
How to book?
You can book the tour by e-mail: sofiak_i@abv.bg
or by phone: +359 884599499 Sofia Kostadinova-Ilkova (Viber available).
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Text: Courtesy of Belasitsa Nature Park
Photos: Photos courtesy of Belasitsa Nature Park and Ilia Kochev Levkov