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PirinMountain shelterEmergency high-mountain shelter

Koncheto Shelter

Koncheto Shelter stands beside the main karst ridge of northern Pirin, southeast of Bayuvi Dupki Peak.

Mountain

Pirin

Elevation

2760 m

Capacity

approximately 10–13 people in an emergency

Status

Emergency high-mountain shelter

About this place

About Koncheto Shelter

Koncheto Shelter stands beside the main karst ridge of northern Pirin, southeast of Bayuvi Dupki Peak.

It is one of Bulgaria's highest and most recognisable emergency mountain shelters.

Access

How to get there

1

The most common approaches are from Yavorov Hut and from the Vihren and Banderitsa hut area.

2

The shelter lies on the high E4 route.

3

Access involves exposed karst terrain.

Important

Warnings

!

The shelter is intended primarily for emergency or short stays, not as planned comfortable accommodation.

!

There is no water at the shelter.

!

Koncheto and the surrounding ridge can become extremely dangerous in strong wind, ice, snow, thunderstorms or poor visibility.

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Details

Basic information

Mountain

Pirin

Elevation

2760 m

Capacity

approximately 10–13 people in an emergency

Status

Emergency high-mountain shelter

Facilities

Available facilities

Small sleeping room and entrance area.
Sleeping platforms for temporary shelter.
No water supply.
No toilets.
Solar-powered lighting.

Nearby

Nearby places

Bayuvi Dupki PeakKutelo PeakVihren PeakYavorov HutBanderitsa HutKazana Shelter

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