Category Archives: Day trips from Sofia

Musala Peak – Climbing the Top of the Balkans

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Musala Peak (2925 m) is the highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula and it is located in Rila Mountain, Bulgaria. Climbing Mount Musala (2925 m) is achievable for almost anyone, but preparation is mandatory. In this article I will describe … Continue reading →

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Boyana Waterfall: all the routes and other waterfalls along the Boyana River

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The Boyana Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Vitosha Mountain. It is about 25 meters high and is formed by the Boyana River. Its waters fall from a rather relief rock crown. In many articles it is mentioned as the … Continue reading →

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Cherni Vrah: routes from all directions to the peak

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Cherni Vrah is the summit of Vitosha, one of the most recognizable and beloved mountains in Bulgaria. It is 2290 meters high and is among the most visited mountain peaks in Bulgaria, and its popularity is due not only to … Continue reading →

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Seven Rila Lakes: hiking guide, tips, and more

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The Seven Rila Lakes is one of the most picturesque and quite popular in recent years mountain place in Bulgaria. Located just 90 minutes from the capital city of Sofia, the Seven Rila Lakes are well accessible for both locals … Continue reading →

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Skaklya waterfall in Bulgaria, all you need to know

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There are three Skaklya waterfalls in Bulgaria or at least I am aware of three. About which one of them would you like to know? Well, read below, and you’ll see. Each Skaklya waterfall is a very nice idea for … Continue reading →

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Lakatnik Rocks ecotrail: imposing cliffs and incredible views

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Lakatnik Rocks is a stone phenomenon in Bulgaria, not far from the capital Sofia. The view from the top of Lakatniк Rocks towards the Iskar Gorge will take your breath away. You can get there by a relatively easy eco-path. … Continue reading →

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15 remarkable monasteries near Sofia

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There are more than 30 monasteries near Sofia. During the last years I got to many of them. In this article I would like to present the most interesting. They are all real centers of spirituality, faith, and culture. In … Continue reading →

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The Black Rock in Rila Mountains – a colorful and pleasant autumn walk

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On this so sunny Sunday in the mid November we headed to Rila Mountains after more than a month at home. The walk was quite short and leisurely, to the Black Rock, but we still managed to see and feel … Continue reading →

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Beli Iskar Eco Trail in Rila Mountains

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The Beli Iskar Eco Trail is a very good idea for a walk near Sofia. Some time ago I told you that the eco-trail White River is one of the best made eco-trails I have walked till now. In this … Continue reading →

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Goritsa waterfall in Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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The Goritsa waterfall in Rila Mountains is 39 meters high and very easy to reach. It takes only 15 minutes walk to it.

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