BULGARIAN   РУСКИЙ

The Panichishte resort is 1,350 - 1,400 meters above the sea level and lies on the border with Rila National Park. This is not only a ski resort, but also a sports and recreation centre for various sports. Some of the most varied ski facilities can be found here! Panichishte is attractive for the comfortable chalets, hotels and holiday houses. Via the marked tourist paths you can get to the Skakavitsa, Lozan and Vada chalets and to the Seven Rila Lakes. Downstream of the Bistritsa River mountaineers can reach the Byal kladenetz (White Well) and Ivan Vazov chalets. The trip to Skakavitsa chalet lasts about two hours. The route prolongs to the Seven Rila Lakes, to the “Rila Lakes” chalet and the old “The Seven Lakes” chalet. The place is suitable for skiing with belts trips, skiing on unbeaten snow and descending through the forests. In the evening you can enjoy sauna in Panichishte. Sapareva Banya is on the way to Panichishte. The road from the town to the resort site is cleaned regulary and there is also a regular minivan that can take you there. The history of Sapareva banya is connected with the mineral springs the town has been established nearby. Once, this Roman town has been a key stop on the road from Macedonia to the Black Sea. Here is the warmest mineral spring and the only geyser on the Balkans that erupts. The geyser appeared in the 60s. At present interesting for sightseeing are the excavated ruins of the ancient town of Germanea and the medieval church “St. Nicola”.