Balkan MountainsMountain shelterEmergency high-mountain refuge
Ambaritsa Shelter
Ambaritsa Shelter is a small metal refuge located directly on the main ridge near Levski Peak, better known as Ambaritsa.
Mountain
Balkan Mountains
Elevation
2164 m
Capacity
2–4 people
Status
Emergency high-mountain refuge
About this place
About Ambaritsa Shelter
Ambaritsa Shelter is a small metal refuge located directly on the main ridge near Levski Peak, better known as Ambaritsa.
It is intended as an emergency shelter for a very small number of people when conditions deteriorate unexpectedly.
The shelter was renovated by volunteers in 2019, with additional maintenance carried out in subsequent years.
Access
How to get there
1
The shelter is located directly on the main ridge along the E3 Kom–Emine route.
2
It can be reached from Dobrila Hut via Levski / Ambaritsa Peak.
3
It can also be reached from Ambaritsa Hut via the steep northern approach to the summit.
Important
Warnings
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This is not a mountain hut and is not intended for a comfortable planned overnight stay.
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Its capacity is very limited.
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There is no reliable water source at the summit.
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The location is extremely exposed to strong winds, thunderstorms, fog and winter icing.
Map
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Details
Basic information
Mountain
Balkan Mountains
Elevation
2164 m
Capacity
2–4 people
Status
Emergency high-mountain refuge
Facilities
Available facilities
Emergency space for 2–4 people
Ventilation system
Protective metal structure
Nearby
Nearby places
Levski Peak (Ambaritsa)Ambaritsa HutDobrila HutGolyam Kupen Peak
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