Natural Park Vratza Mountain

Natural Park Vratza Mountain is a really picturesque area situated in northwest Bulgaria close to the city of Vratza. This extremely beautiful mountain offers unique nature and unforgettable panoramic views, represented by the harmonically combination of endemic flora and fauna, karst, high rocks, rivers and caves.

One of the most famous caves in this area is Ledenika. Located just 16 km away from Vratza, Ledenika cave is unique in Bulgaria and reveals the beauty of Bulgarian nature at its best. In winter the cave is frozen and the ice columns and ice waterfalls create unique figures, which give the name to the cave. 

These ice figures in combination with the rock formations stalactites and stalagmites make the cave particularly popular all over the world. The cave is 300 meters long and its gem is the concert hall where the first underground concert in Bulgaria was performed. The hall is fascinating with its perfect acoustic and decorations of rock formations. Vratza Mountain is just impressive with its high rocks and green areas. 

The landscape is completed by the small river Leva, which during millions of years, has formed the landscape around. The route close to the river is one fascinating experience. Tourists here can, without doubt, enjoy the indescribable beauty of the region. Here in the narrowest part is the magnificent gorge Vratzata.

 

The sharp cliffs are 400 meters high just like reaching the sky. These are the highest cliffs in the Balkan Peninsula and offer perfect conditions for climbing and alpinism. 

According to the legend the Romans has closed the gorge by a high iron door and defending in this way the local people. Probably this legend gave the name to the gorge, meaning a door in Bulgarian.  

The area represents the unique beauty of the Vratza Mountain and is an example of the turbulent geological pass of the region. 

 

The nice walking area offers perfect conditions for hiking or extreme sport. 

 

The areas near the river are popular for picnic.

 

 

The region is magical with the sharp rocks and beautiful karst formations.

  

Beautiful sceneries to admire.  

The sights in the region are just spectacular and a great rocky landscapes.  

The unique nature is also combined by Skaklia waterfall, the highest waterfall in the Balkan Peninsula with its 141meters.  

Close to Vratza in the karst region of Milin kamak well-known by the unique rocky formation The Bridge of God. The Bridge of God is a remaining part of a cave formed by the river. During ages the cave has collapsed. Inside the cave is also a small lake and different cave formations which are difficult to be reached by tourists.  

The huge arch is 125 meter long.  

Close to Iskar River and the village of Cherepish are the Ritlite. These are high rocky walls 50-80 m high and 200 to 500 m long and located parallel to each other. The forest around is represented by с dense vegetation.