Selimitsa (2,041 m) is a peak in the western part of Vitosha, about 3.3 km west of Cherni Vrah, and one of the twelve Vitosha summits over 2,000 m.
The western and southern slopes of the peak are steep, while the eastern one is gentle. Between Selimitsa and Cherni Vrah lies the Sedloto saddle. Lower down, at the Lenishtata area, is Selimitsa hut (1,288 m), and around it, up to about 1,300 m, the European ground squirrel lives.
The summer path from Kladnitsa to Cherni Vrah passes by the peak. From Cherni Vrah the path west leads past the Samara shelter; a little after it the path forks, and the left branch, marked with poles, leads to Selimitsa hut and the peak. The hut itself is about 1 hour from Kladnitsa and about 1:45 hours from the Zlatnite Mostove area.
The starting points are the village of Kladnitsa near Pernik, at the western foot of Vitosha, and Zlatnite Mostove, reached by the road from the Boyana district of Sofia. A longer option goes over Cherni Vrah, starting from Aleko hut.
Sofia City region
2.6 km away
Pernik region
2.9 km away
Sofia City region
3.2 km away
Pernik region
3.3 km away
Selimitsa is located in Sofia City, Bulgaria.
Selimitsa 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 Selimitsa, 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.
Selimitsa reaches an elevation of 2,041 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.
