Belyovitsa (1,350 m) is a peak in the Western Rhodopes, in the lands of the village of Kochan, Satovcha municipality: the southern part of Dabrash, in the historical region of Chech. In its article on Kochan, bg.wikipedia gives 1,363 m.
The summit is one of the rounded ridges around the Kochan valley. About 1.1 km to the south is Kamenev rid (1,373 m), 1.3 km southeast is Marashova chuka (1,414 m), the highest point of the village lands, and to the west is Tuzlata. There is an ancient settlement at the Redovna niva locality, about a kilometre to the southwest.
The Belyovitsa area is part of the birch woods above Kochan, which also hold hornbeam, oak and hazel. We found no waymarked route to the summit in the sources.
Blagoevgrad region
1.1 km away
Smolyan region
9.7 km away
Blagoevgrad region
11.5 km away
Pazardzhik region
11.8 km away
Belyovitsa is located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
Belyovitsa 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 Belyovitsa, 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.
Belyovitsa reaches an elevation of 1,350 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.
