Walk around Sofia or where to walk around the capital... The choice is large - mountains, dams, beautiful eco-paths... The truth is that Sofia is a unique city, surrounded by unique nature! Here are 5 amazing places that we recommend for a walk around Sofia...
1. Dragalevo Monastery
Dragalev monastery "Assumption", also known as "Holy Virgin Vitoshka" is located only about a kilometer away from the famous Dragalevtsi district of Sofia, at the foot of Mt. Vitosha. The story goes that the monastery was founded by Tsar Ivan Alexander and managed to survive the conquest by the Ottomans in the 14th century. The surrounding nature is picturesque, thanks to the many beech forests and the Dragalevska river that surround it. And the road to "Aleko" hut and Cherni vrah passes through this place. An interesting fact is that even Aleko Konstantinov wrote about the beauty of this area. The writer associates the Dragalevo forest with "breath and coolness", "the enchanting noise of the foaming stream and nightingales". That's why you won't go wrong if you walk to the Orthodox church above Sofia, which the skirts of Vitosha managed to preserve over the centuries!
2. Vase eco-path
Located in the picturesque Iskar Gorge, Vazovata eco-trail is a great tourist route for a walk! The eco-trail reveals many aspects of the beauty of nature. The vase eco-path, which is not far from Sofia, will take you to the wonderful Skaklya waterfall. This route makes the connection between Bov station and Zasele village. The name of the eco-path is not accidental, Ivan Vazov regularly visited the area. Famously, it was this time that inspired him to write “Grandpa Yotso is watching” and “Iz mala Stara Planina”. The vase eco-trail leading to the amazing waterfall is more than suitable for a day walk!
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3. Prohodna Cave
Although assigned to Lovech district, the cave It is passable not far from the capital. One of its great advantages is that it is easily accessible and passable all year round. The cave is an attraction that is a natural rock bridge. There are two entrances – a small and a large one. There are openings in the ceiling which, together with the entrances, provide the natural lighting of the cave. They call the set of these openings "windows". It is this "window" that creates an extraordinary feeling inside - as if there are eyes above you that are constantly watching you. In connection with this, the locals call these formations the "Eyes of God". Visit the place and don't forget to take a picture, because several Bulgarian and foreign films were shot in this cave.
4. Geopark Iskar - Panega
The locality is located at the entrance to the town of Lukovit, which is 99 km away from Sofia. One of the most beautiful eco-trails in our country is located in this geopark. The place is more than suitable for wildlife lovers thanks to the dense jungle-like vegetation. 128 species of birds fly over Iskar-Panega Geopark, 25 of which are listed in the Red Book of Bulgaria. The site is ideal for a day trip!
5. Iskar Dam
Only about 50km from the capital is the largest Bulgarian one dam. The dam has its charm throughout the year. If you decide to visit it in the summer you will have the perfect opportunity to have fun on a boat or jet. But if you find yourself here during the winter season, you will enjoy the snowy surface, the peace and quiet.
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