Govedartsi
About Govedartsi
A gateway to the Rila wilderness, this quiet village preserves a rustic Bulgarian charm far from the commercial crowds of nearby resorts.
Highlights
- Authentic mountain guesthouses
- Rila National Park access
- Pine forest trails
- Traditional Balkan cuisine
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1326m
- Top lift: 1674m
- Ski pistes: 1.4km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 41
- MTB trails: 29.5km
- Mountain huts: 20
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Govedartsi
- Today: 1 to 9 °C, snow showers, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2043 m (1870 to 2260 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | 1 / 9 °C | snow showers | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 1 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 6 / 11 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 5 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 6 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 5 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 2 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 3 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4 / 10 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Govedartsi
Hikes nearby — Govedartsi (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Govedartsi, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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ST505 Samokov - khiza Mechit
Stage in the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
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ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery
Stage in the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
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Rila Monastery - Ribni Ezera
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х. Вада - ЦПШ - х. Мечит
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x. Мечит - Поповокапски превал
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с. Говедарци - Овнарско - Йончево езеро
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ЦПШ - Йончево езеро - Поповоакапски превал
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Екопътека Бели Искър
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Яворова поляна - Зелени рид - Раздела
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ЦПЩ Мальовица - БАК
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х. Вада - х. 7-те езера
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с. Говедарци - з. Кобилино бранище - Кирилова поляна
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Мусаленска Пътека
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Мальовица Sky Run
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Ситняково - х. Мусала
Getting to Govedartsi
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Sofia Airport (SOF), 51 km away, about 2h19 by road
Where to stay in Govedartsi
48 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 43 EUR per night, median 105 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Govedartsi page.