Plovdiv Airport 2 hr 12
Smolyan Lakes (2 hr 5)
Scenic, mountainous area known for its forest-ringed lakes, hiking & winter sports. Bulgarian National Astronomical Observatory Rozhen (1 hr 39) Pamporovo Ski Resort (1 hr 48)
Ski resort and skiing Zagrazhden trail (44 min) Soskovcheto (2 hr 1)
Waterfall, nature reserve, canyon, and nature Mechi Chal (2 hr 3)
Soaring peak with ski runs for varying abilities, plus a chair lift & mountain panoramas. Karadzhov kamak (2 hr 54)
Sanctuary and protected area 'Holy Trinity' Cross Forest (1 hr 43)
Medieval monastery & church said to house a fragment of the Holy Cross, in a rugged forest setting. Rożen (1 hr 36)
Wildflowers blooms seasonally along this mountain pass with tranquil, scenic views. Snezhanka Peak (1 hr 56)
Peak for winter skiing & summer hikes, crowned by a TV tower offering views of forested mountains. Devil's bridge (1 hr 39)
Stately three-arched bridge over the Arda River in a narrow gorge & part of an ancient road system. Nevystata Eco Trail (1 hr 54) Regional History Museum Stoyu Shishkov (1 hr 48)
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