At 2290 m, this is the highest point of Vitosha mountain. The name translates as 'Black Peak', though to be up here in the summer or autumn and to enjoy the fabulous view over to the Rila mountain range it is hard to imagine why it has been given such a bleak name.

The mountain hut works at least in the summer months and sells simple cooked dishes and drinks, though on sunny days you may be better advised to bring a picnic as the queue for bean soup can be long and wearing!