New eco-trail was established near village Barutin

New eco-trail was established near the Barutin village, said to Radio Focus - Smolyan Boyko Mollov, chairman of the Association Rhodopean, at whose initiative was created the eco-trail. The path is located between the villages Barutin and Brashten and has a total length of 5 kilometers /3.10 miles/. The route is going to the border with Greece, and the tourists can see an old Roman bridge. A part of the river Dospatska canyon, which is especially picturesque in the region, is very interesting, too. According to Mollov the most valuable is the nature with preserved age-old pine and spruce forests. On the path can be seen wild pigs and deers. This is the second eco-trail in the region, after last year marked first tourist route in the history of Barutin. The aim is developing of the rural tourism in this part of the Rhodope Mountains, which is still poorly developed, despite the great potential. Through the path there are rails for the safety of the tourists, bridges, benches, and are restored several old fountains. The project is implemented under the "Youth in Action of the European Commission. In the activities of carriage the route have included about 15 people aged 18 to 30 years. There are installed and the necessary information tables and signs to assist tourists. Crossing the trail takes about 3 hours.