Hiking with Hacken
Hiking with Hacken during ETH Sofia
Join us for an adventurous day of hiking and networking!
As part of ETH Sofia, Hacken invites active individuals to gather for a scenic hike to a beautiful waterfall. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and enjoy the natural beauty of Sofia. Whether you're here for the conversation, the nature, or the networking, this hike has it all!
Meeting Point:
area in front of "All Seasons Residence Hotel", Boyana Vitosha, pl. "Sborishte" 4, 1616 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Come ready to explore, engage, and exchange valuable insights!
About the Organizer:
Hacken is a trusted blockchain security auditor turning Web3 into a safer space for individuals, businesses, and enterprises worldwide. Founded in 2017 by a small group of Ukrainian bug hunters, Hacken has since grown into a leader in blockchain security. Hacken provides a comprehensive range of services, including smart contract audits, protocol audits, penetration testing, and bug bounty programs, partnering with the largest protocols and ecosystems to deliver unparalleled protection for blockchain-based projects globally.
HackenProof is an expert web3 bug bounty and crowdsourced audit platform, engaging with over 35,000 bug hunters and more than 20 auditor-company partners to ensure comprehensive protection. Our platform is trusted by leading projects such as Dfinity, Aptos, Polygon, Near, Aurora, Sui, MetaMask, 1inch, Cronos, OKX, TON, MyEtherWallet, Status, and more than 150 other web3 projects.
Details for Tomorrow’s Outdoor 🌳
☀️ Weather: Expect a sunny day!
📏 Distance: 7-8 km
⏳ Time Estimate: 2-3 hours (depending on our breaks)
⛰️ Ascent: Approximately 600 meters up and then down
This hike is beginner-friendly and a perfect way to get some light exercise while enjoying the outdoors! You'll feel refreshed and energized after it—and you might feel your legs a bit the next day, but in the best way possible! 💪
🚩 Starting Point:
We’ll meet near the 🏨 All Seasons Residencehotel, which is just a short 10-20 minute ride from Sofia downtown by Uber/taxi. 🚌 Arrive a bit early if you’d like to grab a ☕ coffee or even enjoy 🥐 breakfast at the café next to the hotel.
🍽️ Post-Hike:
After the hike, we might head to Capi Food and Mood 🥗, a lovely restaurant below the mountain, for lunch, depending on how the group feels.
📸 Sights after the hike:
There is a super ancient ⛪ Boyana church surrounded by impressive 🌲 sequoiass!
👕 What to Wear:
👚 Clothing: Casual or sporty. A jacket or long-sleeved shirt is recommended, but you’ll be comfortable in a T-shirt for most of the hike.
👟 Shoes: Trail shoes are ideal, but comfortable sneakers or even sturdy sandals will work.
🏊♂️ Extras: Some people bath in the area, so feel free to bring swimwear if you're feeling adventurous!
🕶️ Sun Protection: Don’t forget your sunglasses, hats, and 🧴 sunscreen (I’ll have some facial SPF if you need).
🧳 Essentials to Bring:
At least 0.5L of water 💧
Snacks or fruits 🍇🍏 for energy
📜 Main Rules:
⚠️ Watch your step—it’s all about staying safe!
🗑️ Take everything you bring—let’s keep nature clean.
I’m looking forward to seeing you there for a fun, refreshing, and scenic adventure! 🌿🏞️ Feel free to reach out if you have any questions beforehand!
IMPORTANT: Please be mindful that I am not a guide, just an enthusiastic hiker as you are. I assembled everything I know here. If you are more curios about the area then please do your own research and share with us, the group will appreciate your knowledge. The organiser doesn't take any responsibility of your safety or security or anything occur during the hike. Thanks for your understanding