1. At the "Haidushko sborishte"

Kalofer - Panicite - "The two oaks" - Kalofer - 6 hours, approximately 30 km. long, reaching 1400m. above sea level. The trip starts from the Tourist Information Center (TIC) in Kalofer. You are taken to Panicite by bus. There you are taken to see the cultural monument of the founder of the city - Kalofer voivoda. The rest part of the trip continues on horses. You reach "The two oaks" in one and a half hour. At "Haidushko Sborishte" is set to have a long rest. At this point you can see a spectacular view of the inaccessible part of the "South Djendem" reserve. During this time our guides are going to tell you about the history of this place. After "The two oaks", there is a stop at Milkovec place - a visit to the local sheep milk farm is set. After that you are taken again to Panicite, where the horse part trip ends. You are taken back to Kalofer bye bus.

NOTE: Participants are recommended to be dressed in sports wear and wind proof clothes.

2. The path to "Tiha obitel"

Kalofer - Panicite - Pokrov "St. Bogorodica" - males monastery - Kalofer - 6 hours. The trip starts from TIC Kalofer. You are taken to Panicite by bus the rest part of the trip is by foot. After crossing "Paradjishka poliana" and "Avramovi huts" You are going to visit a small chapel - "Pokorv Bogorodichen". There you will learn the legend of the foundation of Zvynigrad and you will find out more interesting geographical facts about this part of Bulgaria. By crossing a steep path of the "White rocks" you will reach the valley of "Biala reka" (white river) which is a part of the "Central Balkan" national park. Our trip leads us to "Sinia vir" and "Manastirskia bent". Here it ends the easy part of the trip and start the inaccessible part of the reserve "Djendema". At "Bivak's" place of "Biala reka" is planed a stop, where you can rest and have something to eat. After that a visit to the male's monastery is planned, where a bus will be waiting to take us back to Kalofer

NOTE: It is recommended to have a light tourist equipment, mackintosh and a bathing suit.

3. "Tzar's road"

К Kalofer - Panicite - Paradjika - Kalofer - 6 hours.
The trip starts from TIC Kalofer. You are taken to Panicite by bus and the rest part of the trip is with horses. At first you cross mixed deciduous forest, next you are going to visit a sheep milk-farm high into the mountain. Next the route crosses "Paradjika" place and stops at "Kamenlivica" place. At this point you can see a spectacular view of the inaccessible part of the "South Djendem" reserve. Here You will make a long stop to rest and eat. Next the trip continues trough "Poniaka" place to "Panicite". There is a bus waiting to take the group back to Kalofer.

NOTE: Participants are recommended to be dressed in sports wear and wind proof clothes.

4. Climb to Botev peak.

Duration - 6 - 8 hours, starts at 9.00am. and finishes back in Kalofer approximately at 17.00pm.- The trip is 80 km long reaching 2376m. above sea level.
The trip starts from the center of Kalofer. You are going to ride with a car/jeep trough extreme mountain pathways, until you reach the highest mountain peak of "Stara Planina" - Botev peak. At 2000m. above sea level a stop is set, where you can rest and have lunch at the shelter "Marinka". Here at Marinka there is a captured natural spring water. If the weather is clear, you can see a great view of the northern and southern parts of Bulgaria. You can also see the "Jendema" reserve. You are going to be taken back to Kalofer the same way.

NOTE: Participants are recommended to be dressed in sports wear and wind proof clothes

5. Taja Hut - Kademliisko praskalo

Duration - 6 - 8 hours, starts at 9.00am. and finishes back in Kalofer approximately at 17.00pm.- The trip is 80 km long.
The trip starts from the center of the city. At first the route takes us to "Panicite" area. Next the route continues trough hard mountain pathways until you reach "Pirova Livada". After a short break the trip continues trough "Rusalkite" gate, until you reach "Taja" hut. Then is planed a longer stop to rest and eat, also you will be served an aromatic Mountain tea. Next, we take the route for Taja village. A few kilometers after, you will reach the famous in this area "Kademliiskoto praskalo" (praskalo - it is a high and very beautiful waterfall) where a stop is set. If you are not too tired and you wish, we will climb to the upper part of the "Kademliiskoto praskalo". If anyone wishes, for additional pay, he/she can be lowered down along the "Kademliiskoto praskalo". The trip continues to Taja village, where we take the route back to Kalofer.

NOTE: You need to have a light tourist equipment, and to have wind proof clothes.

1. Trip to "Heaven" Hut

Kalofer - Panicite - Rai Hut - Botev Peak - Kalofer
Day first - Kalofer - Rai Hut - 6 hours.
The trip starts from TIC Kalofer. A bus is going to take you to Kamenlivica place. The rest 7km are to be taken by foot. The pathway goes trough Paradjika area located in "Central Balkan" National park. Going deep into the "Dejndema" reserve we will walk trough cool mountain routes trough the Oak forest. You are also going to cross the rivers "Malka Buzovica" and "Goliama Buzovica" affluxes of "White river". After you have gone trough "Rogacheva gora", you are going to see a lovely view of the "Heaven Rocks" and "Rai" Hut. At the hut a rest is planned. Until the end of the day, a visit to "Rogacheva" cave and "Raisko praskalo" is planned.
Day second - Rai Hut - Botev Peak - Kalofer - 10 hours. A pathway trough the central part ot "Heaven
Rocks" takes us to the highest top of "Stara Planina" - Botev Peak. After a short break, we take the route back to "Rai" Hut where we will have lunch and then we head back to Kalofer.

Secon choice of the route
Day second - "Rai" Hut (1540 m above sea level) - "Raisko Praskalo" (1703m above sea level) - "Rai" Hut - Kalofer. Climbing trough "Tarzanova" pathway, you will reach the upper part of the waterfall. We will go down with climbing equipment trough "Blagoeva" pathway. The pathway goes trough the center of the 180 meter high rock, that go to "Rai" Hut. After a rest we head back to Kalofer.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended to have the proper tourist equipment and a mackintosh.

1.Along the Tzar's Road to Djendema

About the Route:
Duration : 6 hours
Difficulty : II degree
Characteristics : Horseback riding along a forest path with a constantly changing panoramic view
Necessary equipment: Sportswear and windproof clothes
Starting point: The Panitsite – near Kalofer, at the border of Central Balkan National Park

At the route's starting point, participants will get acquainted with the local horse breed and the typical mountain way of saddling. The group, while accompanied by their guide, will then head toward the “Poneka” and enter the territory of Central Balkan National Park through one of its main entrances. Here the route joins the “Tzarski put” or “Royal Road,” so named in honor of Tsar Boris III who started its construction in order to reach Hija Rai- a mountain chalet and one of his favorite places in Bulgaria . The trail then continues through a beech tree forest and opens to the magnificent views of Djendema Nature Reserve. In the final leg of the journey, riders enjoy the spectacular scenery-steep cliffs, exposed rock, and deep gorges- of the reserve until their arrival at Kamenlivitsa- a notable viewpoint and resting area on the edge of Djendema. Here in Paradjika, there are excellent opportunities for picnic and recreation. After a break the group returns along the Royal Road to the Panitsite.
The starting point for the route is located only seven kilometers ouside of town and transport can be provided on preliminary request from the participants. Please express your request for a picnic at the time of making your reservation for participation in this adventure you will not soon forget!

2. To the Small Monastery

About the Route
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: I degree
Characteristics: Horseback riding along a scenic mountain path
Necessary equipment: Sportswear
Starting point: The Panitsite – 5km from Kalofer on the border of Central Balkan National Park

At the route's starting point, participants will get acquainted with the local horse breed and the typical mountain way of saddling. The group, while accompanied by their guide, will then head toward the “Avramovi Kolibi”. The road crosses vast mountain meadows, shows the panoramic view of the south slopes of the Central Balkan National Park and after about a half an hour of riding, enters the Monastery grove. The route continues through a century-old beech tree forest and reaches the edge of the “White Rocks,” on which the small Monastery is perched. Here, amidst the amazing scenery, the group will be introduced to the history of the Small Monastery and the town of Kalofer. The journey then continues past the main entrance of the Central Balkan National Park and ends at the Panistite.
The starting point for the route is located only 7 km out of town, and transport to it and back can be provided on the preliminary request of the participants. A picnic can be requested on reservation.

3. On Horseback to the "Haidushko sborishte"

About the Route
Duration: 6 hours
Difficulty: III degree
Characteristics: Horseback riding across rough, steep terrain with great accompanied by impressive panoramic views
Necessary equipment: Sportswear and windproof clothes
Starting point: Panitsite – near Kalofer on the border of Central Balkan National Park

At the route's starting point, participants will get acquainted with the local horse breed and the typical mountain way of saddling. The group, while accompanied by their guide, will then head towards the “Zanogata.” On their way, the participants will be introduced to the characteristic flora of the south slopes of Stara Planina mountain range as well as become acquainted with the way of living of local shepards and stock-breeders.
After approximately an hour and a half of horseback riding the group reaches the “Dvata Buka” in the territory of Central Balkan National Park- 1300 meters above sea level and the highest point of the route.
At the arranged spot for recreation near the “Bacho Nikola” mountain dam, riders have the opportunity to relax, lunch and learn the story of the legendary Chieftain and his detachment. The place reveals majestic panoramic views of Djendema Nature Reserve and the entire Rose Valley. On the way back, the group willpass along a panoramic road from mountain peak Botev to the town of Kalofer.
The starting point for the route is located only 7 km out of town, and transport to it and back can be provided on the preliminary request of the participants. A picnic can be requested on reservation.