Wooden bridges, two waterfalls and an abandoned hamlet — the Struilitsa eco-trail near Devin, walked as a 5 km loop, with maps and practical tips.
Itineraries
Day-by-day road-trip plans — what to see, how long it takes and what it costs, from someone who drove it.
From Sofia to Bozhenishki Urvich: History, Nature and a Bit of Sweat
A spontaneous day trip from Sofia to Bozhenishki Urvich fortress — the road, the short but steep climb, the rock inscription and what to expect on site.
Rila in One Day: The Monastery, the Bohemia Waterfalls and the Stob Pyramids
One day in Rila — the monastery, the extreme Bohemia waterfalls, the Cross eco-trail and the Stob Pyramids. Prices, parking and how hard it really is.
Leskovac and Niš: a two-day dash next door to southern Serbia
Two packed days in southern Serbia from Sofia: Vlasina Lake, Leskovac’s markets and grill, Niš Fortress, Mediana and Skull Tower, plus border and toll tips.
The Dark Side of Vitosha: The Eco-Trail from Chuypetlovo to Smilyo Shelter
A quiet 7–8 km loop on Vitosha’s southern slope, from Chuypetlovo village past a stone river and a Rila viewpoint to Smilyo shelter. Route, parking, tips.
Batak, Peshtera and Tsigov Chark: a lazy-and-busy weekend in the Rhodopes
A weekend in the western Rhodopes: a lazy day at Tsigov Chark, then Batak, Peshtera and Slavovitsa on the way home – museums, stamps and what it costs.
Echo of Bell Chimes Eco Trail – Etropole and Lopyan for Stamps and More
An easy eco trail near Etropole with Holy Trinity Monastery, Varovitets Waterfall and stamps No. 63 and 63a. Route, timing and budget for a day trip from Sofia.
Esperanto Eco Trail to Bankya – A Half-Day Escape from Sofia
The Esperanto eco trail starts at the edge of Bankya, 20 km from Sofia. It is a steady 330 m climb through quiet forest to a ridge made for picnics.
The Turkish cats — from Antalya to Cappadocia
Eight days across Türkiye — Cappadocia balloons at sunrise, Konya, Göreme, Ortahisar, Antalya and Side, plus what the tour operator doesn’t tell you.
Rome in 8 Days: Walking 100 km Through a History Textbook
Eight days and 100 km on foot through Rome: the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon, Tivoli’s Villa d’Este and a Bulgarian bust. Tickets, 2026 prices and tips.










