Bachov (1,064 m), also called Bachov Vrah, is a peak in the Western Balkan between the villages of Tsarichina and Tseretsel, about 5 km west of Tseretsel and about 8 km from Svoge.
The peak lies in the hill country of the Mala and Sofiyska mountains, above the hamlets of Tsarichina and Tseretsel.
A walking loop crosses the summit: from Tsarichina through the hamlets of Busin Dol and Brego and the Naydenova Koshara area to Bachov Vrah, then on to the Eremie hamlet and Tseretselski Hancheta. The area is tied to the former mining of anthracite coal in the lands of Tsarichina, Chibaovtsi and Tseretsel; the largest mine, Stakhanov, lay in the valley between the Tsarvena Yabalka and Tseretselski Hancheta hamlets. On the way from the summit to Tseretselski Hancheta, the foundations of the ropeway that carried the coal survive in the forest.
Sofia region
8.1 km away
Sofia City region
8.8 km away
Sofia region
9.4 km away
Sofia region
9.9 km away
Bachov Peak is located in Sofia Province, Bulgaria.
Bachov Peak is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Late spring through early autumn (May–September) is best for Bachov Peak, when trails are clear of snow and weather is most stable. Higher peaks may hold snow into June and see fresh snow as early as October. Winter visits are for experienced mountaineers with proper gear.
Bachov Peak reaches an elevation of 1,064 metres above sea level.
Hiking boots, layered clothing, water (1.5–2 L per person), sun protection, and a windproof jacket — mountain weather changes quickly. For longer routes also bring a map (paper or offline), a head torch, and emergency rations. Tell someone your planned route and expected return time.
