ROUTE: FROM SUNNY GARDEN PARK /TOWN MONTANA TO GOLOTO BARDO MOUNT AND BACK /FOR ADVANCED/
The described route is a nice opportunity for a transition with the Start point “Sunny Garden” in the town of Montana. The length of the route is about 15 kilometers with 545 meters of positive displacement. The route is suitable for advanced. The route begins by climbing a steep terrain to Golo Bardo, with many views of the West Balkans, with its highs Midzhuur peak, Kopren peak, Kom peak, Todorini Kukli peak, Vrachanski Balkan and Ogosta dam.
The starting point of the route is the “Sunny Garden” park in the town of Montana.
The park is located in the central part of the town at the foot of the Diana locality and close to Montanezium Park. The town of Montana is 110 km away from the city of Sofia, through the Petrohan Pass and 150 km through the Hemus motorway. It is located on the E79 international road. The town can be reached by car, bus, train, bicycle and on foot.
The route begins by climbing a steep terrain to Golo Bardo hill, with numerous views of the West Balkan, with its leadres Midzhur peak, Kopren peak, Kom peak, Todorini Kukli peak, Vrachanski Balkan and Ogosta dam.
At Golo Brdo, which is 561 meters high, there is a votive cross. The round crosses are characteristic of the Northwestern region. The ancient custom of votive offering a sacrifice in honor of a saint considered patron of a certain place is called “Obroc” (sub-cross).