Walks · 7 of the best in Sofia
Cherni Vrah
2,290 metres
About Cherni Vrah
Cherni Vrah, the Black Peak, is the summit of Vitosha at 2,290 metres, a walk of about two hours from Aleko across the high plateau, with a hut at the top serving tea and soup. Go only in good weather, and bring warm layers even in summer.
Why it's on our list
- The summit of Vitosha
- Views over Sofia and the mountains
- A hut at the top
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cherni Vrah before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Cherni Vrah are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Boyana Church9.0 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Borisova Gradina13 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)14 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre15 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Church of St Nedelya15 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- National Archaeological Museum15 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas15 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral15 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Church of St Sofia15 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque16 kmCar or taxi 50 min
Getting around
- Central Bus Station17 kmCar or taxi 53 min
- Sofia Central Station17 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Sofia Airport (SOF)18 kmCar or taxi 56 min