Golam Kupen

The Golam Kupen peak rises to an elevation of 2,169 meters, featuring steep northern and southern slopes with metal guide ropes on eastern and western approaches.

The mountain summit has served as a navigation point for travelers crossing the Bulgarian mountains since medieval trading routes connected northern and southern regions.

Local mountaineering groups maintain the traditional annual summer gathering at Golam Kupen summit, bringing together Bulgarian climbing communities from different regions.

Access to Golam Kupen requires a two-day hiking journey with overnight stays at nearby mountain shelters, including Ambaritsa or Dobrila mountain huts.

The summit platform accommodates ten people simultaneously and provides views spanning from the Danube Plain in the north to the Rhodope Mountains in the south.

Elevation above the sea: 2,169 m

GPS coordinates: 42.72333,24.81917

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00