Place to visit
Yastrebets, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Yastrebets is a mountain peak in Bulgaria (Ястребец), at 2,369 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 peak in Bulgaria · Nature, Mountains, Hiking
- Local name
- Ястребец
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Elevation
- 2,369 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 54 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.22663, 23.58062
What it is and where
Yastrebets is a mountain peak in Bulgaria (Ястребец), at 2,369 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.22663, 23.58062; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature, Mountains and 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 Yastrebets is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,369 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:15
- FebBetter not10:21
- MarBetter not11:40
- AprBetter not13:09
- MayBetter not14:24
- JunPossible15:04
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:49
- NovBetter not9:33
- DecBetter not8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
| Hiking | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Yastrebets has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- BorovetsSki area1.7 km
- Musala HutMountains · Hiking3.3 km
- DenoPeak in the eastern part of the Rila Mountain in southwestern Bulgaria3.8 km
- IrechekMountain peak in Bulgaria4.8 km
- MusalaHighest mountain of the Balkans in Bulgaria5.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Nature
- Pirin National Park: national park in Bulgaria
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari: tomb in Bulgaria
- Rila National Park: national park in Bulgaria
- Botev Peak: peak in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yastrebets?
It is a mountain peak in Bulgaria (Ястребец in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Yastrebets?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,369 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Yastrebets?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 54 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 Borovets, Musala Hut, Deno. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Nature179 places for nature in Bulgaria, from Musala to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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.
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