Highlights of the Balkan Mountains Walking Trip, 3 days

Explore the magical region of a remote corner of the Balkans, its vast forests, meadows, rivers, and meet its friendly people.
Start hiking from one place and finish it miles away. Our vehicle will wait at the end of the hike to transfer us to the hotel.
Travel in a small group. We have adjusted the maximum group size to a current health situation. The maximum group size is now only 10 persons.

Duration: 2 nights / 2 days

Walking grade: Moderate
Two days of hiking with daily hikes from 3h30 to 5h, with the maximum accumulated ascent up to 760 meters

Itinerary:

DAY 1- Arrival
Meeting the tour leader and the group late afternoon in hotel in Pirot. After introductory briefing free time and dinner.
ACCOMMODATION: Night in 4 star Hotel Ana Lux Spa in Pirot
MEALS INCLUDED: Dinner
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DAY 2 - The stone village Gostuša
Amazing hiking day on Stara planina. We start the day with a transfer to After a short ride to the village of Dojkinci (1 hour). From there we hike to the remote village of Gostuša. Due to its remoteness, lack of infrastructure and road, Gostuša has remained intact. Interesting and uncommon, the story of Gostuša spread across the borders of Serbia and attracted the attention of experts worldwide. The reason for this lies in the houses built from stone, mud and other natural materials that the locals found in the surroundings of Stara planina. From Gostuša we transfer to the guesthouse located in the mountain close to village Jelovice.
ACCOMMODATION: Guesthouse Gali Vrelo (comfortable double/ twin rooms with private facilities), Stara Planina
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY: Walking 5h, ascent 560m, descent 760m

DAY 3 - The Goat’s Rock view point and Rosomacki Lonci gorge
Today we walk to Koziji Kamen (the Goat’s rock) a view point above Zavojsko lake and a scenic gorge Rosomacki Lonci carved in the rocks by the same name river. It is difficult to say which of the two is more attractive - a stunning view of a winding lake or the incredible rock formations through which a small mountain river carved. The walls of the hollowed gorge are made of delicate limestone layers. Limestone shale sediments contain many types of ammonites, extinct marine cephalopods that often had spiral shells.
We return to Pirot around 16h00 when you can start your trip back home.
ACCOMMODATION /
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch
ACTIVITY: Walking 3h30, ascent 170m, descent 170m

More details at https://ace-adventurecentre.com/tour/weekend-walking-balkan-mountain