South-West University

"Neofit Rilski"

Established 1976

Natural Scientific Station "Predel"

The Natural Scientific Station "Predel" of the South-West University "Neoftit Rilski" is located in beautiful beech forest in Kulinoto, 1168 m above the sea level, in the Northern part of National Park Pirin, which is included in the list of the world heritage of UNESCO. The large lawns, the cool forests and the favorable climate create excellent conditions for recreation. The Station has own base of beds (50) and kitchen, barbeque and dining room. In the neighborhood there many routes for tourism, driving motor cycles and bikes. There are also many rest houses and bungalows. In the locality takes place the folk festival Pirin Pee. The nearest settlement is the town of Razlog (15 km). In order to reach the Natural Scientific Station "Predel" one has to take the asphalted road from Sofia to Bansko and to find sign at the highest point of Predel Pass. From that point to the Station there is well marked asphalted road. Telephone for contacts: + 359 895 94 18 00, Krasimir Yurukov .

Prices per night:

For teachers and staff- 4 levs per bed
For staff and teachers children under 16 years - 2 levs per bed
External visitors - 35 leva per bungalow

Sights around the Natural Scientific Station "Predel"

Reserve Bayovi Dupki - Dzhindzhiritsa - 3 h
Stoichov Well - Staichovets - 1 h
Spropadnaloto - Cave - 1 h
Phenomenon Stapalata - 5 h
Mecha Dupka - Cave - 1 h
Kyosev Well - 30 min

Tourist Routes

Natural Scientific Station "Predel" - Dautovo Lake - Padina - Hut "Yavorov" - 5 h
Natural Scientific Station "Predel" - Dautovo Lake - Dautov Peak (2597) - Kamenitsa Peak (2532) and the way back - 4 h
Natural Scientific Station "Predel" - Reserve Bayovi Dupki - Peak Pleshki (2646) - Peak Pirin (2593) - 6 h
Natural Scientific Station "Predel" - Dautov Peak - the Bunker - Suhodolsko Lake - Suhodolski Pass through Bayovi Dupki - Koncheto (the Horse) - Hut Vihren - 8 h