Ostar Kamak Eco-trail

One-day hiking route, starting and finishing point in Ostar Kamak, Harmanli destination

Подходящ за деца
Harmanli

The route starts in Ostar Kamak Village, heading straight north along an unpaved road and running almost horizontally for about 600 m through an open field. It enters a sparse forest with low trees and shrubs for 800 m. It then emerges into open terrain again. About 3 km after the start, it gradually turns eastwards (to the right). It continues for another 2 km through the same sparse, low-growing forest and crosses Kuru Dere (Dry Ravine). At 1.2 km from Dry Ravine is Dyado Todorova Spring, where you can replenish your fresh water supply.

After the spring, the route turns right and heads south. After another 1 km, it crosses the embankment of a small reservoir, which is full of water in early spring but may be dry in September, for example. The reservoir is at an altitude of 170 m, after which the route gradually begins to climb. 1.5 km after the reservoir, it gradually turns right and westwards towards Ostar Kamak. Here the altitude is around 260 m and you will continue climbing to the foot of Sivri Kaya Hill at an altitude of 290 m.

A huge solar park has been built on the southern side of Sivri Kaya and near the Kamenna Kashta Dolmen, and it can be seen from a distance. The route skirts Sivri Kaya from the north without climbing it, but if you wish, you can climb to its highest point, which is at an altitude of 330 m. Almost a

t the end of the solar park, the Kamenna Kashta Dolmen is on the right. It can be seen from a distance as it rises prominently above the surrounding terrain. Pass by it and after another 1.2 km you will be back in Ostar Kamak Village.

Accents

One-day circular route in the area of Ostar Kamak.

The route passes through the Defile Protected Area, by a spring and two small reservoirs, then turns westwards, passes by the Kamenna Kashta Dolmen and returns to Ostar Kamak.

It follows a clearly defined unpaved road, which becomes a forest trail in the Defile and turns back into an unpaved road after the spring. There is no trail marking. It is essential to ca

rry a hat, 1 litre of water and light food.

Points of Interest

Type
Hiking, Подходящ за деца
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4 hours
Distance
12.1 km
days
1
Elevation gain
347 m
Destination
Harmanli
Marking
No
Season
Autumn, winter, spring