Hubavets hut

Hubavets hut (Bulgarian: Хубавец) is a mountain lodge situated in the Central Balkan National Park within the Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains) of Bulgaria. It lies at an elevation of 980 metres above sea level and provides 50 sleeping places. The hut is located on the border between the Troyan and Kalofer mountains, a transitional zone that makes it a convenient stop for hikers traversing the central section of the Balkan range. First built in 1958 as a simple shelter (zaslon), the structure was expanded and converted into a full mountain hut in 1962. Today it operates as a commercial hospitality brand under the name Hubavets, with a dedicated website at hubavetz.com. The hut serves as a base for numerous hiking routes, including connections to neighbouring huts such as Ambaritsa (4 hours), Balkanski Rozi (40 minutes), Vasil Levski (2 hours), Rai (6.5 hours), and Dobrila (6 hours), as well as peaks like Ambaritsa (3.5 hours) and Botev (6.5 hours). The town of Karlovo is a common starting point, about 2 hours away. As a mountain lodge, Hubavets hut represents a small-scale tourism and hospitality brand focused on outdoor recreation in one of Bulgaria's most protected natural areas.

Hubavets hut was originally constructed in 1958 as a shelter (zaslon) in the Stara Planina mountains of Bulgaria. At that time, it provided minimal refuge for hikers crossing the central Balkan range. In 1962, the building was expanded and officially converted into a mountain hut (hizha), increasing its capacity and facilities. Since then, it has served as a key stopover on hiking routes between the Troyan and Kalofer mountains. The hut is located within the Central Balkan National Park, a protected area known for its diverse flora and fauna. Over the decades, it has become a well-known landmark for Bulgarian hikers, offering 50 beds and basic amenities. The hut's website, hubavetz.com, promotes it as a destination for outdoor tourism. While ownership and management details are not specified in available sources, the hut operates as a commercial hospitality entity under the Hubavets brand.

• 1962

  Expanded and converted into a mountain hut.

• 1958

  Built as a shelter (zaslon) in Stara Planina.

A basic mountain lodge catering to hikers and nature enthusiasts in the Central Balkan National Park.

• Mountain hut accommodation

  50 sleeping places at 980 m altitude.

1. 1Hubavets hut - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Хубавец - Wikipedia (Bulgarian)bg.wikipedia.org