Botev Shelter – Botev Peak loop from Водните дупки

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Bulgaria

Lovech Region

Botev Shelter – Botev Peak loop from Водните дупки

Hard

4.5

(6)

hikers

Botev Shelter – Botev Peak loop from Водните дупки

07:55

16.8km

1,730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Централен Балкан

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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241 m

Natural Spring in Central Balkan

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678 m

Wooden bridge

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You cross the stream over wood.

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3.20 km

Tree with a first-aid kit

Highlight • Rest Area

This tree doesn't just look good. It also has a "first-aid kit".

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3.30 km

View of the summit mast

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For experienced hikers it is a destination. But caution on the descent.

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6.18 km

View of Botev Peak

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Gledka

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6.91 km

Botev Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice cuisine

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8.20 km

Botev Peak

Highlight • Summit

Be careful with the weather conditions! The weather changes too fast and could become dangerous pretty easily!

There are various buildings on the summit. There is a huge radio and …

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14.1 km

Looking north over the Pleven Hut into the Balkan Mountains

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From the Plevenhütte, it goes to Botev. The highest peak of the Balkan Mountains. It is strenuous. Those who dare will be rewarded with peace and wonderful views over the mountains.

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16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km