horned beetle rose, green grasshoppers and cicadas. ECO TRAIL âLOZEN MOUNTAINâ. You trip you can start from village
INFO GUIDE ECO TRAIL “LOZENSKA MOUNTINE”
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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission “Erasmus +” KA1 “Educational mobility for citizens Youth Mobility”, with reference number 2015-2-BG01-KA105-014647. This publication reflects only the views of UERB and the Commission and HRDC can not be responsible for any use of the information contained in it information.
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UNION OF EUROPEAN ROVERS IN BULGARIA SOFIA 2016
lozen mountain
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ozen mountain is part of Ihtiman forest. Its name comes from the village of Lozen, which is located at its foot. To the west and southwest Pancharevo gorge of the Iskar River separates Lozen mountain of Vitosha and Plana and east valley Gabrensko River (left tributary of Lesnovska river basin of Iskar ) - from Vakarelska mountain of Ihtiman forest. Its north slopes gradually sink in Sofia valley. The length of the mountains from west to east is about 15 km and its width varies from 5 km to the west 10 kilometers to the east. Its area is about eight square kilometers. The climate is mild, temperate continental. Snow did not last long - four months. Most rivers and streams dry up in summer, especially on the northern slopes. In the past, the whole mountain was covered with impenetrable beech and oak forests, many of which were destroyed due to centuries of logging and erosion. Now the mountain has a lot of pastures. Old forests are reserved about Lozen monastery and are part of Natura 2000. The vegetation is composed of sub-Mediterranean and Middle deciduous tree and herbaceous species. In the lower areas there are oak, oak, durmast, oak, hornbeam, hornbeam. In beech belt there Beech and miziyaski beech, field elm, maple, six hirkanski sycamore, maple, ash, rowan and Breckin. Along Iskar - alder, willow, poplar and pine secondary woods. Mammals - deer, wild boars, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, wolves rarely. In winter go away bears. Lozen Mountain connects bears from Rila, Vitosha and Stara Planina. Birds - quail, wild pigeons, doves, woodpeckers and larks. Reptiles and amphibians - viper, viper snake, gray snake, green lizard, newts, mountain frog. Others - longhorned beetle rose, green grasshoppers and cicadas.
eco trail “lozen mountain”
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he eco trail was opened in late 2010 and is a combination of existing mountain routes in combination with complementary infrastructure. The activities were carried out along the path of the project „Green path for Europe“ executed by EIKI Association, in cooperation with Pancharevo funded under the „Europe“ of Sofia Municipality. The length of the route is about 12 km., With rhythmic pace of walking, the route passes for about 4 hours in summer and about 1 hour more in winter conditions and clear weather. The route is suitable for school educational activities, pilgrimages, and mountain biking. How to get there?
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ou trip you can start from village area Pasarel or with. Lozen. You can use your own car or lines of public transport in Sofia. Whether you choose to. Lozen or vz Pasarel have a place where you
can leave your car and transportation is the cost of transportation by lines of urban transport. 3 bus to Downtown Gangway and 5 bus near. Lozen depart from auto-station „Geo Milev“ and have a comfortable relationship with line T2 Council of Ministers‘ Inter Expo Center Tsarigradsko Shosse „. On weekdays from Gara Iskar near. Lozen moving bus 7. Detailed information about the schedule of movement of public transport available from Urban Mobility Centre. To reach Lozen. You can also use the route line 37.
What is the eco trail?
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n essence, the site is a tourist route that in their characteristics allows a person without special training to undergo specific in its combination of natural areas. For easy access selected existing mountain routes that have small displacement and allow convenient ascent. The route passes through four natural areas with their characteristics predispose recreation and have a beneficial effect on health.
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What you will see on the route?
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2015, volunteers from Spain, Lithuania and Slovakia have made re-marking tourist signs, placement of new information signs, repair of facilities. Since its establishment in 2015, the route is not maintained. Make repairs and improvements in 2015 were due to voluntary work and funds to purchase materials raised from donations.
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egardless of where you begin your march, the route of the trail „Lozen Mountain“ will be able to enjoy the magnificent scenery and spectacular views. However, that Lozen mountain is much lower than its sister Vitosha, it has an exceptional location that allows at any time of year to see the mountains Stara Planina, Vitosha, Rila. Here is unique for Bulgaria trikupolna nave church to the monastery „St. Spas „. For historical events in connection with the Anglo-American bombing in 1943 over Sofia, monument reminds us of the great Bulgarian patriot Cap. Dimitar Spisarevski placed at the site where his plane crashed. Precious gift of nature are filled with fresh deciduous forests on the northern slopes and at the foot of the southern slopes that give us a soft drinking water. Green lanes concealed by the trees give way to mountain meadows and pastures covered with a colorful carpet of fragrant herbs.
“Mountain assistants” PROJECT
Ecopath “Lozen Mountain” today
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he eco-trail is marked in
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olunteers from Spain, Lithuania and Slovakia welcomed tourists in Lozen Mountain to „Welcome!“ From September to December 2015. Within the project „Mountain assistants“ in European Voluntary Service, implemented by the Association of European Rover in Bulgaria.
Lozen Mountain KAZIchane PANCHAREVO
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picnic area
Training center Peak Polovrak
Unused card basis of Google Earth - this card has a character overview
TRAIning center of brc
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he training center of the Bulgarian Red Cross is a gated complex of classrooms and training facilities. The base works with external customers, is available to guests are hotel facilities, sports facilities, rope gardens, eco-center, restaurant, cafe, parking. Additional information can be found on the website based on the Internet.
the path or the road?
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he monastery is a dirt road that depending on conditions is passable for cars. Many tourists prefer road time they believe it is more convenient for pedestrian crossing. We do not recommend this option because it is possible the escape of paving stones at passing cars. Dust in dry weather or mud will spoil your mood. Crosswalk saves a lot of inconvenience and makes a pleasant walk. Be careful and look for tourist signs. “Garkiniata” area
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http://www.trainingcenter-redcross.com/bg/
lso known as the place where the big willow is the first place where you can get a fresh water after the training center of the BRC. The area is a favorite meeting place for residents of Lozen., Where on weekends you can see many families with children out to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
B st. spas monastery
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ozen monastery „St. Spas“ is a Bulgarian monastery, built probably in the era of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, and has represented the eastern cloister grounds of the 13th century grand monastery complex Sofia Little Mount Athos. The monastery is known by the name „Dolnolozenski monastery St. Spas“, dedicated to the popular name for the day of Ascension, ie Ascension, although saint by that name no „. The monastery has a magnificent view of the Stara Planina.
holy water
ehind the monastery meandering path starting on the right side of the monastery gates will reach about 5-7 minutes to holy water. Legends claim that under the protection of St. Mary water has healing properties. Regardless of whether you believe it or not - water is a wonderful characteristics, and this is the last chance to fill fresh water until the next water source - Mateinata fountain. THE gazebo
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he gazebo is located about 15 minutes walk from the monastery is a wooden facility with tables and benches for about 12 people. Plain meadow covered with soft grass around the pavilion, the lovely view to the city and the mountain, near the monastery are factors that make this place preferred for tents.
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the cave
small rock cave with a miniature gallery formed by three large stones. Diversion of the road to Mount Polovrak is minimal, therefore advise you to go to see the cave, then you need to go back to the main road from which it departed.
We advise tourists not to miss the wonderful view of Mount Polovrak. The compromise is to deviate from the route to reach peak Polovrak and then go back in safety. If you choose not to take advantage of our offer route - steep descent from the top, and the path that will take you back to the eco-trail are marked. To villa area Pasarel or backward?
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In Polovrak or past it?
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he route of the trail „Lozen mountain“ peak surrounds Polovrak 1182 meters. The steep slopes on the south side of the peak are sipeini, which combined with the large displacement is a prerequisite for slipping and falling, associated with severe injuries.
e encourage you if you leave the vineyard to Downtown Gangway to go before lunch to have enough time to reach across the aisle. If you are confident that you remember better route map and have visibility to markers that outline the route of eco-trail
can confidently proceed to the picnic area to Mateinata fountain, otherwise we advise you to go back or to ask for help any of tourists to guide you. From peak. Polovrak to the picnic area there are many opportunities to deceive because of the many paths - carefully follow the mark!
and clean cold water. On the lawn are three massive wooden tables with benches. For convenient cooking at the base of a big tree shade is made a field kitchen and safe outbreak. For Pasarel village or suburbs?
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any tourists who are not familiar with the route believe that ecorepresents a vast mead- trail reaches with. Pasarel, but in ow with exposure fact the route reaches vz Gangway, south-east with a mag- which is remote. It is important to nificent mountain view, peak distinguish between the suburbs Lalit mound of Lozen Mountain and the village. We recommend picnic area
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ope bridge over Iskar facility built in the late 20th century. His condition is not good and you are advised to navigate with extreme caution and without unnecessary movements like jumping or swinging.
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mall monument and information back in 1943 immersed in a longforgotten time when a young man in the name of his country to undertake a risky mission.
The weather is f ick le. Always be prepared as with light clothing and with thicker.
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Warm weather and beautiful forests provide coolness and freshness. Take plenty of water. Use sun protection.
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We do not recommend zamrakvate in the mountains. Plan time to reach the exit point in time.
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The monument of Captain Dimitar Spisarevski
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that you follow the route for the suburbs. The decision on where you want to come across need to take a picnic area Mateinata fountain. If you select your destination. Pasarel need to deviate east of the picnic area. The road becomes wider and becomes more open, so reaching with. Pasarel, there are several variations that can take you to the suburbs. This time is actively used by motorcyclists and off-road enthusiasts, so be preIn the wonderful forpared. We strongly recommend ests along the river that you take the pedestrian route he small creek gaining to Downtown Gangway. The route leads and more down is intended for pedestrians and becomes small creek is much more direct road to the village of Pasarel. Lush meadows that will have to overcome grow in the forest, which in turn several times. The old wooden structures made in 2010, were descends to a small creek. destroyed and have to carefully jump from stone to stone. In any emergency, even if you step in the water do not worry, the depth is not great for most of the year. Downed trees from snow in early 2015 were cleared by volunteers during the fall and passage is not impeded, as it was in the summer of that year.
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mountain signs
n 2015, the mark was renovated in 2010, leading mark of eco trail is red and white. Follow the markings carefully! In winter conditions look for markers on trees - piles with winter marking on the route no. practical advice
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hen you go for a walk around the mountain is important to take into account all the factors that determine your health and safety. Use suitable equipment. Take food and water.
Accidents in the mountains
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hether you are an experienced mountaineer or first fall in the mountains is important to know that the mountain is a place which is extremely important human relations. Absolutely everyone you meet in the mountains could be in a position of need or savior. This realization is at the heart of this people at a meeting in the mountains to make greeting when meeting and sometimes carry out brief informal conversation. Preventing accidents is a complex of many factors, among which the most important are respect for nature and between people.
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se a map or navigation system with which you can work.
Before leaving the mountain is better to charge the battery of your mobile phone. If need help using one 112.
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is a common European telephone number for emergency calls. A specially trained operator will answer your call or transfer it to the most appropriate emergency service. Operators are increasingly able to meet
more than one language on calls to 112. Provide your name, address and telephone number. We need callers to be identified to avoid confusion - the same incident may already have been reported by others. Do not hang up if you dialed 112 by mistake! Tell the operator that everything is fine. Otherwise can be sent to employees of emergency services to check there is no problem.
