Turnoff for Kikish Peak and the Plateau
If we are coming from Kikish Shelter, the turnoff for the plateau that will take us to the path from Aleko Hut to Ushitе Shelter is on the right. To reach Kikish Peak, however, we need to turn left.
Trails through this place
ModerateThe route from the Momina Skala Hut to the Bai Krastyo Shelter is part of Vitosha’s mid-mountain (elevation-wise) ring trail. The climbs and descents along the path are mainly gradual, and we walk mostly through the forest, though views of Sofia open up frequently along the way. The trail crosses a vast stone river and later traverses a stream (Dragalevtsi River) featuring a small waterfall. Note that this route is suitable only for summer travel, as a portion of the trail passes through an avalanche-prone area.
EasyThe trail from the Dragalevtsi Monastery to the Kikish Shelter is notoriously steep, so do not expect to encounter many people along the way. However, it is relatively short, passing through a beautiful beech forest and leading past massive boulders sitting right beside the path, making the trail not entirely uninteresting.