Aleko Hut – Cherni Vrah (Black Peak)

This is the summer route to Cherni Vrah from Aleko Hut, which is also known as "the trail through the Wall" (Stenata). It is famous for its steep first half, but that is only because most people head straight up along the shortcuts worn down by descending hikers, or along the ski run, instead of following the switchbacks where the official trail markings go. If you follow the markings, your climb…