Malyovitsa

Maljowiza summit in the summer ( in the distance)

Maljowiza ( Bulgarian Мальовица ) is a mountain in the northwestern part of Rila, Kyustendil Oblast in Bulgaria. As Maljowiza area of the northwestern part of the Rila mountain is called, in which the Maljowiza summit lies. Below this summit, the Maljowiza Valley extends to the Maljowiza River and the hut of the same. At the end of the valley is the Maljowiza complex, which consists of a mountain rescuer school, a hotel and a small ski area.

Maljowiza Summit

The Maljowiza summit is 2729 meters high, next to the summit marker is on a slab, however, the altitude reading 2731 m. There is an upside to a stone wall summit cross with black and yellow perch on his stony, sparingly covered knoll. On the hard to reach northern and eastern slopes of the summit ( Bulg върх Мальовица; abbreviated в Мальовица; transcription. Wrach Malowiza ) is one of the most used climbing routes in Bulgaria.

To the north of the summit of the slope runs in a small plane, the Maljowiza field ( поле Bulg Мальово; Maljowno pole ) with the three Maljowiza lakes ( Bulg Мальовишки езера; Maljowischki Ezera ). Southeast of the mountain there is a deep valley, in which the two Elenski lakes ( Bulg Еленски езера ) are also the Straschnoto esero is ( Bulg Страшното езеро; literally dangerous lake ) is not far away.

The Maljowiza Mountain and the Maljowiza complex, a small resort, is one of the busiest tourist areas of Rila. At the foot of the southern slope of the Rila Monastery is Maljowiza summit.

Fauna and Flora

Observations of biologists and botanists have shown that there is great biodiversity occurs. In Greater National Park Rila 172 different animal species have been counted, including 5 species of fish, 20 species reptiles and amphibians, 99 species of birds and 48 species of mammals. The dominant trees are red spruce and mountain pine, which occur approximately at the level of the hut only as a small creeping species. In addition to grasses growing at the edge of the mountain paths numerous alpine flowers such as mullein, mountain lion's mouth, blue blocking herb or Alpendost and rare medicinal herbs such as arnica.

Maljowiza ski resort

Far below the summit in about seven kilometers ( three leagues ), is the out of the hotel Maljowiza (180 beds), the Hotel Alen Mak and the central Alpinist School of the Bulgarian tourism association existing, small resort Maljowiza ( Maljowiza complex; 1700 m ). The subsequent ski Maljowiza has only two minor slopes and two ski lifts. A paved road leads from the town of Samokov (27 km) over the village Gowedarzi (13 km) to the Maljowiza complex. The way to the refuge and the summit is only possible via footpaths. After Gowedarzi a public bus; after Samokov is a once-daily bus service. According to Sofia, 86 km. A landmark near the Maljowiza - area is the Rila Monastery.

The Alpinist school was originally named Central Mountain School Maljowiz ( Bulg Централна планинска школа Мальовица ), since c. In 2005, she officially called training center Maljowiza, Christo Prodanow ' ( Bulg Учебен център Мальовица " Христо Проданов "), named after the first Bulgarian who has climbed Mount Everest. The school trains squad for the Bulgarian Tourism from the mountain Rettungswacht ( Bulg Планинска Спасителна Служба, ПСС ), for the fire, for the border troops and other specialty departments.

Maljowiza is probably among the Bulgarians the most popular recreational area in the mountains. The highest peak of Rila is indeed the Musala ( 2925 m) and near (40 km ) of it is the mountain resort of Borovets ski resort and with its massively enhanced since 1982, numerous slopes. However, the Maljowiza enjoys a much bigger fame and popularity among the Bulgarians. His image is well known, it is often seen and is a symbol of the beauty of the Bulgarian mountains, it is considered, however, as cheesy transfigured. Most likely the Maljowiza with the typical images from the Koenigssee is comparable.

The accommodation capacities on Maljowiza are relatively low compared with its popularity. Maljowiza has become the symbol of the Bulgarian alpinism. A small warehouse with rentable wooden huts or the possibility of one's own Campens will therefore gladly used.

Walking routes

At the foot of the mountain hut Maljowiza Maljowiza is (2050 m ), consisting of an older and a newer building something. In the 1950s, it was the Central Council of Trade Unions (Bulgarian: Централен съвет на професионалните съюзи ) built. The U-shaped valley where the mountain hut and the resort Malowiza lie, was formed by the ice age. The mountain can be seen only through this valley in its full size and characteristic shape, which is why almost all the photos show the Maljowiza from this perspective. The refuge Maljowiza is the starting point for hikes to the summit by a marked path. This path is part of the European long distance path E4. Below the summit is the Maljowiza - ridge ( Bulg Мальовишко било ), from which paths towards Rasdela ( Bulg Раздела ) to the mountain cabin Ivan Vazov and leave the territory of the Seven Rila Lakes. The area around the Maljowiza summit and the slopes of Trogtals through which the Malowiza River flows are avalanches, so special care is required in the winter. From the hotel to the refuge Maljowiza Maljowiza be on a marked path takes 45 minutes, the cottage can serve as a starting point the following different difficult and different lengths of tours:

• To the refuge Wada - 1.5 leagues
• The refuge Bulgarian Alpine Club - 2 leagues
• To the summit Slija sab (. Bulg вр Злия зъб, 2678 m ) - 2 leagues
• To the summit Elenin ( Bulg Елени връх, 2654 m ) - 2 leagues
• To the summit Lowniza ( Bulg вр Ловница, 2695 m. ) - 2 leagues
• To the summit Uschite ( Bulg вр Ушите. ) - 2 leagues
• To the summit Maljowiza - 2.5 leagues ( marked path )
• The refuge Strashno esero - 2.5 leagues
• To the summit Orlowez ( Bulg вр Орловец, 2686 m. ) - 2.5 leagues
• To the refuge Lowna - 2.5 and 3 leagues
• To the refuge Metschit - 4 leagues and 8 hours on Straschnoto esero
• To the refuge Ivan Vazov - 6 leagues
• The mountain hut " The Seven Lakes " ( Bulg Sedemte Esera ) - 8 hours of hiking on the ridge or five leagues below the ridge
• To Rila Monastery - 6 or 8 leagues leagues over Straschnoto esero
• To the refuge Ribni Ezera ( Fish Lakes ) - 10 leagues.

Climbing routes

In the Rila Mountains, there are about 120 climbing routes, of which the vast majority in the northwest ( Maljowiza ) and east of Rila lie. The climbing tours to the summit Maljowiza start at the mountain hut Maljowiza. The north-west wall ( the Triangle ) dominates the hut at 120 meters and was first climbed in 1938.

In addition to the Maljowiza summit there are in this part of the Rila mountain, which is also referred to as Maljowiza, another dozen high summit. In addition to the climbing routes on Maljowiza are located near other climbing routes (selection):

• Slija Sab ( Bulg Злия зъб; literally: Evil Tooth ): here is one of the most famous climbing routes in Bulgaria - " Weschdite " ( Bulg Веждите ), with a 200 m long wall.
• Dwuglaw ( Bulg Двуглав; literally: Two-Headed ), with a 300 meter long wall,
• Djawolski Igli ( Bulg Дяволски игли; literally: Devil needles), a very difficult climbing route in the region,
• Uschite ( Bulg Ушите; literally: the ears).

Less experienced climbers use the climbing wall Kuklata ( Bulg Куклата; literally: the doll ), whose main route is equipped with pins. It lies opposite the hut Maljowiza, 10 minutes walk away.

The Dwuglaw ( 2605 m) is located south of the summit Slija sab, at the end of the ridge, which has formed between the devil gutter and the Blue channel. In addition to the Dwuglaw is the summit Iglata and the ridge of the devil needles. The south wall of the Dwuglaw is about 450 m high, the south-east wall 250 m, the east wall ( " black wall " ) 250 m. The starting point for climbing is the refuge Orlowez -2, or the Partisans meadow - both 2.5 hours away.

History

The Maljowiza region was the cradle for climbing and hiking in Bulgaria. The first organized expeditions have been made 1921-1922 by tourists from Samokov. The impressive north face of Maljowiza summit was first conquered in 1938 by Konstantin Sawadschiew and Georgi Stoimenow. It is 200 m long and has difficulty 5 on the UIAA scale. This performance is considered as the birth of the Bulgarian alpinism. The first winter ascent was made in 1959 by Georgi Atanasov and Sandju Beschew. The most difficult routes were not until 1970 that dealt with. In the last 15 years Maljowiza has become a very popular area for climbers and mountaineers.

Name Use

In the Antarctic region, the South Shetland Islands, a mountain after this Bulgarian Maljowiza is named. And in several big cities in Bulgaria such as Sofia, Plovdiv or Veliko Tarnovo there are Maljowiza roads.