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The Top 20 Attractions in the Balkan Mountains

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Balkan Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Balkan Mountains is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Botev Peak

Highlight • Summit

Be careful with the weather conditions! The weather changes too fast and could become dangerous pretty easily!

There are various buildings on the summit. There is a huge radio and …

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Kozya Stena Hut

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The owners of this cabin are incredible. It's like dipping into another world. There are no roads leading to the hut, which is why the hut family once a week …

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Belogradchik Fortress

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There is an entrance fee

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Shipka Memorial Church

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Wikipedia says: The Memorial Temple of the Nativity (Bulgarian: Храм-паметник "Рождество Христово", Hram-pametnik "Rozhdestvo Hristovo"), better known as Shipka Memorial Church or Shipka Monastery, is a nearby Bulgarian Orthodox church …

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Midžor – Highest Peak of Serbia

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On the highest mountain of Serbia. On the one hand you look down to Bulgaria on the other side to Serbia.

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Mazalat Hut

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One of the best huts in Bulgaria!

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Pavilion With Beer and Coffee Vending Machine

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It was funny to see mobile pavilion with contactless payment system in the middle of nowhere. :D There is also and a free WiFi network, a place to charge a phone with different types of sockets and radio.

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Rai Hut (Central Balkan National Park)

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Avoid this hut if possible. The owners do not care much for their guest's safety and are not reachable by phone in case of an emergency or questions in the …

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Ridge Trail in Central Balkan National Park

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You can only celebrate this section up to the hut! Simply stunning!

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Bulgarka Hut

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The hut does not work. There is a shelter and a working fountain

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Skoka Waterfall

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Come early (before 10am),otherwise maaany people will be carried there by buses

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