Krusta

Overview

Krusta is a hill site in Bulgaria with a recorded launch elevation of 575 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Krusta; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Boboshevo1 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Kocherinovo10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Rila12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Krusta.

• Church of St Athanasius, BoboshevoCulture · 0.7 km awayChurch in Kyustendil, Bulgaria
• Church of Saint Theodore, BoboshevoCulture · 0.8 km awayChurch in Kyustendil, Bulgaria
• Church of the Holy Mother of God, BoboshevoCulture · 1 km awayChurch in Kyustendil, Bulgaria
• Church of St Elijah, BoboshevoCulture · 1.7 km awayChurch in Kyustendil, Bulgaria
• Ruen MonasteryCulture · 4 km awayBulgarian Orthodox monastery

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Karierata2 km S · Faces NE
• Rouen2 km W · Faces NE, SWWorks in other winds
• Bej bunar14 km E · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
• Gledkata14 km NE · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Robovitsa14 km E · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Govedarnika16 km NE
• Klisura17 km S · Faces E–WWorks in other winds
• Ostrogan18 km NE · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds

Pilot notes