Lednitsata Hut Service Project 2024

Description

Lend a hand at Lednitsata Hut in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains. We combine volunteer service with outdoor fun to create an unforgettable adventure for all on this mountain hut service project. Work alongside newfound friends on maintenance and repair projects at a treasured mountain facility. Our big task will be to renovate the shower block area, building and installing a platform for the entry and a couple of benches to sit on while you wait. A fresh coat of paint and other smaller improvements will fill out the week.

Lednitsata Hut Service Project Daily Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday, 13 July
Arrival in Sofia. Optional walking tour of the old town (time allowing), followed by dinner and orientation near the hotel.

Day 2 – Sunday, 14 July
Breakfast at the hotel. Bus to Shiroka Laka, our gateway to Lednitsata Hut. Tour the museum town on your own. Group lunch and hike up to the hut (about 4 hours).

Day 3 – Monday, 15 July
Children from the Pink Foundation arrive for the work project. The mountain hut service project gets underway in earnest so that we will be sure to finish the project by day six.

Day 4 – Tuesday, 16 July
Breakfast at the hut. Work 9-1, followed by an optional outdoor activity.

Day 5 – Wednesday, 17 July
Breakfast at the hut. Work 9-1, followed by an optional outdoor activity.

Day 6 – Thursday, 18 July
Breakfast at the hut. Work 9-1, followed by an optional outdoor activity.

Day 7 – Friday, 19 July
Breakfast at the hut. Lednitsata Hut Service Project team photo before leaving. Excursion to Rila Monastery, the most important spiritual site in Bulgaria. Often described as the preserver of Bulgarian culture for its important role during Ottoman rule. Visit to the monastery church and museum. Lunch near the monastery. Optional hike (30 minutes each way) to the cave dwelling of the 10th century monk. Visit to Stob’s Pyramids, unusual rock formations nearby before heading back to Sofia.

Check in at hotel and farewell dinner.

Day 8 – Saturday, 20 July
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport and departure for home.

About Lednitsata Hut

Lednitsata Hut is a cozy accommodation nestled in the Rhodope Mountains above Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Situated at an elevation of 1611 meters (5285 feet), the hut offers basic amenities including water, electricity, and bathrooms located outside the main building. Nearby sightseeing includes the picturesque villages of Gela and Solishta, and the Gradishte Fortress which offers spectacular views. For hiking enthusiasts, there are several trails leading from the hut, including a pleasant walk through grassy pastures and forests to the village of Mugla, and a panoramic walk along Mursalitsa Ridge (1771 meters/ 5810 feet). Whether you’re a nature lover or a hiking enthusiast, Lednitsata Hut serves as a perfect base to explore the beauty of the Rhodope Mountains.

About Mountain Hut Service Projects

Worker Bee Tours has a long history of working in the outdoors. We are committed to serving local institutions like the Bulgarian Tourist Union in their mission to make the Bulgarian outdoors enjoyable and accessible to as many people as possible.