Stakev Kamik (1,051 m), also called Stakyov Kamak, is a peak in the Greben mountain, about 1 km south of the village of Vrabcha and about 5 km north-east of Tran.
Greben is a border mountain between Bulgaria and Serbia; only a small part of its south-eastern slope remained on Bulgarian territory. It is built mainly of Carboniferous sandstone and Cretaceous limestone. Vrabcha is the starting point for several sights in the area, Stakev Kamik among them.
The summit probably held an ancient rock sanctuary. Nearby are Dragovski Kamak peak (1,118 m) with the remains of an old fortress and the Bezhanska cave below it, the Garvanov Kamak sanctuary (1,008 m), and the Late Antique and medieval fortress on Gradishte peak (1,093 m). Just before Vrabcha, on the road from Tran, is the Vrabcha waterfall, which freezes in winter.
Pernik region
4.8 km away
Pernik region
4.9 km away
Pernik region
5.6 km away
Pernik region
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Stakev Kamik is located in Pernik, Bulgaria.
Stakev Kamik 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 Stakev Kamik, 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.
Stakev Kamik reaches an elevation of 1,051 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.
