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Balkan MountainsMountain shelterEmergency refuge – current condition should be checked

Gerdek Tepe Shelter

Gerdek Tepe Shelter is located in the western part of the Central Balkan, in the area between Dermenka, Dobrila and Sopot.

Mountain

Balkan Mountains

Elevation

—

Capacity

—

Status

Emergency refuge – current condition should be checked

About this place

About Gerdek Tepe Shelter

Gerdek Tepe Shelter is located in the western part of the Central Balkan, in the area between Dermenka, Dobrila and Sopot.

Central Balkan National Park identifies it as an important tourist facility in and around Steneto Reserve.

Unlike managed shelters, it should not be relied upon as a guaranteed place for a planned overnight stay.

Access

How to get there

1

Marked routes from Sopot and from the main Balkan ridge lead toward the area.

2

Dermenka Hut and Dobrila Hut are located nearby.

Important

Warnings

!

The current condition and accessibility of the shelter should be checked before the hike.

!

Do not rely on water, heating, food or equipment being available.

!

Within Steneto Reserve, hikers must remain on the officially designated routes.

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Details

Basic information

Mountain

Balkan Mountains

Elevation

—

Capacity

—

Status

Emergency refuge – current condition should be checked

Facilities

Available facilities

Basic emergency refuge

Nearby

Nearby places

Gerdek Tepe PeakDermenka HutDobrila HutSteneto Reserve

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