Place to visit
Leskova, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Leskova is a mountain hut in Bulgaria (Хижа Лескова) (Vratsa). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut in Bulgaria · Hiking
- Local name
- Хижа Лескова
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 30 km as the crow flies
- Website
- bulgarian-mountains.com
- Coordinates
- 42.94291, 23.56792
What it is and where
Leskova is a mountain hut in Bulgaria (Хижа Лескова) (Vratsa). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Vratsa, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 30 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.94291, 23.56792; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Hiking places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Leskova is May to October.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- KoznitsaSummit5.0 km
- Seven Altars MonasteryBulgarian Orthodox monastery10.0 km
- IzdremetsPeak in Golema planina ridge, Stara planina mountain13 km
- DragonataSummit in Bulgaria13 km
- Strelets hutMountains · Hiking15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Hiking
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Cherni Vrah: the fourth highest mountain summit in Bulgaria
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
- Aleko, Vitosha: first hut on Vitosha Mountain
- Ivan Vazov hut: Hut in Bulgaria
- Pirin hut: Hut in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Leskova?
It is a mountain hut in Bulgaria (Хижа Лескова in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Leskova?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Leskova?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 30 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Koznitsa, Seven Altars Monastery, Izdremets. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Vratsa18 places to see in and around Vratsa, Bulgaria: Ledenika, Temnata dupka, Gara Lakatnik, Okolchitsa. Best time: May to October.
- Hiking157 places for hiking in Bulgaria, from E3 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.