Vitosha Mountain (Cherni Vrah)
Витоша / Черни връх
A national park right on Sofia's southern edge, whose highest point, Cherni Vrah, reaches 2,290 m. It is a summer hiking destination and a winter ski area, the city's backyard.
Vitosha is Bulgaria's oldest nature park (established 1934) and is only about 30 minutes from the city center. The main gateway is the Aleko ski area at about 1,800 m. From there, the round trip to the summit of Cherni Vrah (2,290 m) takes about 3–4 hours. A weather station hut stands at the top, and on clear days you can see the whole Sofia basin. In winter, Aleko has ski slopes and equipment rental. You can get up the mountain by car, by Bus No. 66 (busier on weekends) or by cable car. However, the operating status of the Simeonovo cable car and the Dragalevtsi chairlift changes from time to time, so check before setting out. Mountain weather changes quickly, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Zlatnite Mostove (Golden Bridges)
- Boyana Waterfall
- Boyana Church
- National Historical Museum
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)
- Museum of Socialist Art
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Seven Saints Church