“Friends of the plants”
In the place of meadow Yavorova over Govedartsi is the first botanical trail in the country, called “Friends of the plants.” Inaugurated on October 5th, 2002. The route leads from the lawn to the area Yavorova Urdina circus. It will allow for three hours to get acquainted with the main tree and shrub species, grasses and herbs, peek into rock crevices near streams, in the shadow of the spruce and white fir forest. There are nine viewpoints, which can be observed on average over 60 species of higher plants. Unique relict flora and fauna and a wealth of endemic species determine its high conservation value. The park is a habitat for plant and animal species listed in the World Red Book, the European list of rare, endangered and endemic species, the Red Book of Bulgaria kind of application of international conventions to which Bulgaria is a country. Opportunities available in the park overnight existing huts and shelters. In the park there are 17 chalets with about 1,500 beds, which for the most part managed by the Bulgarian Tourist Union. In addition, built four tourist shelters used in bad weather.