Tour de Beglika
I fell in cycling because of him and with him.
I couldn’t believe my eyes.
A couple of hours later we had already packed our bags, mounted the bikes on our RV and left the kinds at his parents’ house (you know those videos when parents leave their kids in front of their parents’ house, ring the bell and just drive off the minute the door opens? That was us.)
We had no plans or reservation, so we decided the destination on the go. We were going to Beglika Dam. We would go camping and bike riding around the dam.
Golyam (Big) Beglik dam is by far one of the most amazing places I have visited in Bulgaria. Situated in the Rhodope mountains at about 1500 m altitude, it offers stunning views, fresh air and a much needed escape the city’s summer heat. The dam is encompassed by a dirt road and a small stretch of asphalt, which amounts to a total of about 25 km. It is technically flat with its 160 m elevation gain, so this is a good place for children, beginners or people whose bikes have been covered in cobwebs for some time. The tour around the damn takes up between 1 and 2,5 hours, depending on your pace. There are no technical segments and the navigation is really easy. It is a flat dirt road that offers and abundance of picturesque views and the opportunity to enjoy the company of wildlife.
It was only a two-day trip, but it was utterly refreshing and inspiring experience. After that trip my husband picked up his hobby again and I couldn’t be happier.
