Vitosha
Sign in to savethumb|right|Map of Vitosha Vitosha ( ), the ancient Scomius or Scombrus, is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Vitosha is one of the symbols of Sofia and the closest site for hiking, alpinism and skiing. Convenient bus lines and rope ways render the mountain easily accessible. Vitosha has the outlines of an enormous dome.
Key facts
- Mountain.name
- Vitosha
- Mountain.photo
- Vitosha3.jpg
- Mountain.map
- Bulgaria
- Mountain.map_caption
- Location within Bulgaria
- Mountain.location
- Sofia City Province, Sofia Province, Pernik Province
- Mountain.highest_location
- Cherni Vrah
- Mountain.elevation_m
- 2,292
- Mountain.prominence_m
- 1,275
- Mountain.topo
- Vitosha Map
- Mountain.first_ascent
- Unknown
- Mountain.easiest_route
- Cable car to Aleko (1810 m), chair lift to Malak Rezen (2191 m), easy footpath to Cherni Vrah
- Protected area.child
- yes
- Protected area.name
- Vitosha Nature Park
- Protected area.iucn_category
- V
- Protected area.area_km2
- 270.79
- Protected area.established
- 1934
- Protected area.governing_body
- Ministry of Environment and Water
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thumb|right|Map of Vitosha Vitosha ( ), the ancient Scomius or Scombrus, is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Vitosha is one of the symbols of Sofia and the closest site for hiking, alpinism and skiing. Convenient bus lines and rope ways render the mountain easily accessible. Vitosha has the outlines of an enormous dome.
The territory of the mountain includes Vitosha nature park that encompasses the best known and most frequently visited parts. The foothills of Vitosha shelter resort quarters of Sofia; Knyazhevo quarter has mineral springs. Vitosha is the oldest nature park in the Balkans.