Skoparnik, Mountain summit in Vitosha, Bulgaria.
Skoparnik is a mountain peak that rises to 2,226 meters and ranks as the third highest summit on Vitosha, positioned between Golyam Rezen and Cherni Vrah. The mountain serves as a hub for various hiking routes that connect different areas of this popular range near the capital.
This peak marks a natural watershed boundary separating two drainage systems with different destinations. Eastern slopes feed into Black Sea-bound waters through the Iskar River, while western slopes drain toward Mediterranean waters.
Local mountaineering clubs organize regular expeditions to Skoparnik, maintaining the Bulgarian tradition of mountain exploration and environmental protection.
Several marked trails lead to the summit from different starting points including Aleko Centre, Bistritsa village, and Zheleznitsa village. The routes are accessible year-round, though visitors should adjust expectations based on seasonal weather conditions and terrain changes.
The location near the Bistrishko Branishte Biosphere Reserve means this peak sits within an important protected catchment area on its western slopes. This conservation zone plays a significant role in water resource management across the wider region.
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