From Bov to Zasele – over the footsteps of grandfather Vazov

North of Sofia, about an hour and a half by car or train, has a pretty Balkan village in which the Bulgarian literature patriarch Ivan Vazov often loved to go. Inspired by an unusually beautiful views, open to him, he wrote one of his masterpieces - The story "Grandpa Yotso seen”.

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Actually, two neighboring villages pride in the name of Ivan Vazov - Bov and Zasele, settled on a tourist trail. Today it bears his name - "eco-trail Vazova” and zealously guard the memory of her rambling on literary classic. It is eco-trail, as it passes through the protected areas with specific flora and fauna. It is a cultural and historical journey, presenting today's tourists to the natural beauty and scenery, a captive Bulgarian poet. Redolent wind up in the beech forest, cross the river with easy fabulous dressed in green moss stones and opened eyes to the wonderful view to the West Balkan Mountains and Iskar Gorge.
The path passes through the famous waterfall "Skaklya” - a heavenly place of great Bulgarian nature, subdued hundred hearts. "Skaklya" is the fourth largest waterfall in the country with its picturesque beauty is an attractive place for tourists and for nature lovers. It is a cascade the first step of which is 85 meters high, the second - 20 meters, followed by several lower. Its total height is approximately 120 meters. During the winter it freezes and turns into one of the favorite places for ice climbing in Bulgaria.

How to get here
The start point to Vazova eco-trail is going through the picturesque Iskar gorge inspired with its wonderful beauty not one artist. On it you get to Bov rail-station, where there are markings. If you drive, do not enter the village (at right in the bridge over the river Iskar), but still a little up the main road. There is a large plate and parking so you not to be confused. The path climbs gently to about an hour and a half or two, as offers to the tourists few places for recreation.

Where to accommodate?
At the very beginning of its next to the waterfall is located Villa Skaklya. It is a comfortable family house with separate rooms and has a kitchen and dining room.
You can stay in the complex Bojilov - family travel site with original tavern, and rooms for accommodation, built by the heirs of one of the first inhabitants of the village Zasele in the highest part.