A temporary restriction on visitor movement in the southern parts of the Park is being introduced until the end of April 2026
13 February 2026
By Order No. RD-39/12.02.2026 of the Director of the Directorate of Central Balkan National Park (CBNP), a temporary restriction is introduced to prevent disturbance in the winter habitats of the red deer (Cervus elaphus). The order prohibits visitors from moving outside the marked tourist trails and roads throughout the entire territory of the Tazha and Kalofer park sections within Central Balkan National Park. This territory covers the area between the southern boundary of the National Park and the main ridge of the Balkan Mountains in its southeastern parts.
The restriction is in force until 30 April 2026.
Information about the tourist routes in the Park can be found in Appendix No. 3.1.8, and information about the roads in Appendices No. 3.1.16, No. 3.2.3, and No. 3.2.5 of the Management Plan of CBNP, 2016–2025 - (bulgarian only).
The full text of the order can be found HERE (bulgarian only).
The restriction is in force until 30 April 2026.
Information about the tourist routes in the Park can be found in Appendix No. 3.1.8, and information about the roads in Appendices No. 3.1.16, No. 3.2.3, and No. 3.2.5 of the Management Plan of CBNP, 2016–2025 - (bulgarian only).
The full text of the order can be found HERE (bulgarian only).