Balkan Mountains – Ascent to Babin Zub and Midzor
Discover the untouched nature, experience Stara mountains, her unusual beauty, power and magic that lies in the intertwined natural and anthropogenic motives.
There is no natural monotony.
Feel the adrenaline, power and wildness of the mountains, a unique feeling that gives you stay in this undiscovered area.
The Balkan mountain range (Balkan) lies partially in Serbia, and mostly in Bulgaria. It is about 600 km long, and from 30 to 50 km wide. It stretches from Vrska Cuka on the north to the Black sea on the east, and is the extension of the southern Carpathians. Harmoniously blended intact nature, interesting history, and rich tradition have made the mountain a perfect place for vacation. Especially attractive and significant natural sights on Balkan include the Bigar stream valley, Midzor (the highest peak), the impressive rocks of Babin Zub, the Temstica river meanedrs, to name a few. Balkan is a protected area, and it is classified as nature park. Village landscapes resemble dreamlike images, such as the ones of a long forgotten paradise!