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Bulgaria's Natural Wonders

This collection features the diverse landscapes of central Bulgaria, spanning the rugged Balkan Mountains and the rolling Rhodopes. Highlights include Botev Peak, the highest in the Balkan range, and Rajskoto Prskalo, the tallest waterfall in the country at 124.5 meters. The list also guides you through the deep canyons of the Dzhendema Reserve, the ancient beech forests of the Sredna Gora mountains, and a network of karst caves and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Rose Valley and Vacha Reservoir.

Bulgaria's Natural Wonders — 地图

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Botev Peak

Botev Peak is, at 2,376 metres above sea level, the highest peak of the Balkan Mountains in southeastern Europe.

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Vezhen

Vezhen is a peak in the Central Balkan Mountains, located in central Bulgaria.

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Rajskoto prskalo

The highest waterfall in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula, dropping 124.5 meters from the southern slopes of Botev Peak within the Central Balkan National Park.

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Vodopad "Sucurum"

A 15-meter waterfall located on the Stara Reka river near Karlovo. Its name translates from Turkish as 'flying water.'

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Ustinski vodopad

A 15-meter waterfall in the Rhodope Mountains near Ustina, accessible via a path passing the St. George chapel and remnants of a Roman road.

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Gumberdziata

A waterfall located in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains near the village of Mostovo.

G

Slivovdolskoto padalo

The highest waterfall in the Rhodopes, cascading approximately 50 meters within the Chervena Stena Biosphere Reserve.

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Malkia skok

A small waterfall located along the Slivovdolsko Dere stream in the Rhodope Mountains.

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Komarov kamk

A panoramic rock formation offering views of the northern Rhodope slopes and the Thracian Plain.

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Portata

A natural rock opening and viewpoint situated near the village of Mostovo in the Rhodope Mountains.

K

Skali "Dakerica"

Rock formation providing views over the surrounding Rhodope landscape near the village of Sitovo.

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Panorama km vrh Botev i Kalofer

A vantage point overlooking the town of Kalofer and the massive southern massif of the Central Balkan.

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Krst

A viewpoint marked by a cross, overlooking the town of Kuklen and the Plovdiv plain.

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Dimkin kamk

A scenic rock formation in the Rhodope Mountains near the village of Belitsa.

O

Lastovici vir

A waterfall and deep pool on the Sushitsa River, accessible from the village of Mostovo.

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Panorama km Mostovo

A panoramic spot offering a bird's-eye view of the village of Mostovo and the surrounding karst landscape.

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Cernoto prskalo

A 20-meter waterfall located in the Central Balkan National Park on the slopes of the Triglav massif.

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Suvcarskoto prskalo

A 54-meter waterfall near the village of Anevo, situated on the Suvcharitsa River in the Central Balkan.

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Lilkovski vodopad

A small waterfall located near the mountain village of Lilkovo in the Rhodopes.

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Azovir Vca

One of Bulgaria’s largest reservoirs, featuring a dam wall over 144 meters high and views of floating houses.

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Karlovsko prskalo

A 30-meter waterfall on the Stara Reka river, located within the Central Balkan National Park.

V

Plosadka za pocivka

A rest area and viewpoint located along the hiking trails of the Central Balkan.

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Rocks Damsel breasts

Distinctive rock formations near Sopot, named for their resemblance to female anatomy.

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Osikovo

A high-altitude village in the Rhodopes known for its expansive views of the Vacha Reservoir canyon.

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View Rose valley

A scenic overlook providing views of the valley famous for its centuries-old tradition of oil-bearing rose cultivation.

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Rocks Head of turtle

A natural rock formation shaped like a turtle's head, located on the slopes above Sopot.

View Vedrare town

A viewpoint overlooking the village of Vedrare and the central Thracian Plain.

Sopotski Waterfall

A waterfall located behind the Sopot Monastery 'Holy Savior,' accessible via a short forest trail.

Golam dzendemski vodopad

A massive waterfall located in the rugged and strictly protected Dzhendema Reserve on the southern slopes of Botev Peak.

St. Elias

A viewpoint and chapel site offering vistas of the surrounding Balkan Mountains near the village of Rozino.

Damsel breasts

Specific rock outcrops near Sopot offering panoramic views of the Rose Valley.

Bogdan

Golyam Bodan, also known as Bogdan, is the highest peak in the Sredna Gora geographical area in Bulgaria.

Vodnite dupki

A cave system located in the Central Balkan National Park near the Pleven hut.

Peserata

A small cave located in the Central Balkan region.

Rogaceva pesera

A cave situated in the Central Balkan National Park near the Raj hut.

Ciganskata dupka

A cave located in the Rhodope Mountains near the village of Dobrostan.

Hralupata

A small cave or rock niche in the Rhodope Mountains.

Amata

A vertical cave or pothole located in the Dobrostan karst area of the Rhodopes.

Garvanica

A cave located in the Rhodope Mountains near the village of Sitovo.

Gargina

A cave in the Rhodope Mountains near the village of Mostovo.

Kosula

A cave located in the high karst plateau of the Rhodope Mountains.

Tupcik

A cave in the Dobrostan region of the Rhodopes.

Dobrostanski biser

A small cave near Dobrostan village, featuring impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Open to visitors on weekends during summer.

Dupkite

A series of rock niches or small caves in the Rhodopes near Osikovo.

Ciflika

A cave located in the Vacha River valley region.

Peserata s ikonata

A small cave in the Rhodopes near the village of Bachkovo, containing a religious icon.

Bogdan Reserve

A nature reserve in the Sredna Gora mountains established to protect century-old beech forests.

Nahodishte na blatno kokiche

A protected area near Gradina dedicated to the conservation of the Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum).

Zalni

A 2,227-meter peak in the Central Balkan National Park, part of the Triglav massif.

Kamilata

A rock formation resembling a camel, located in the Rhodope Mountains near the village of Belitsa.