In 1936, Apostol Kisyov made the first skis out of beechwood in Stoykite, marking the beginning of skiing in Stoykite.
History and culture
The “Bagpipe Ancient and Eternal” exhibition in Stoykite opened on June 25, 2022. The “Bagpipe Ancient and Eternal” collection comprises more than 250 movable objects.
Stoykite is home to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, which is described as one of the most beautiful churches in the Rhodopes. St. Vrach is associated with the remains of a Roman fortress; Mount St. Elena is associated with an ancient Thracian sanctuary.
Hiking and cycling
The Cherni Vrah hiking tour reaches Cherni Vrah at 1,811 meters above Stoykite. It is described as a moderately difficult route and takes about five hours.
The Stoykite No. 1 cycling route is marked in green and is suitable for recreational cyclists and beginners. It follows a forest track with gentle ascents and descents to local viewpoints.
Landscape
Stoykite offers panoramic views of the mountains toward the peaks of Perelik, Murgavets, and Karlak.
Surroundings
Near Stoykite, Shiroka Laka can be reached from Smolyan via Prevala and Stoykite or via Pamporovo; both roads meet in Stoykite.
Other places: Dunevo, Vievo, Sokolovtsi, Arda, Solishta, Pisanitsa, Momchilovtsi.
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