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Belogradchik Fortress

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Belogradchik Fortress

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Please check local regulations for: Западна Стара планина и Предбалкан

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    1. Belogradchik Fortress – Belogradchik Rock Formations loop from ж.к. Здравец

    6.18km

    01:49

    180m

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 4, 2021

    There is an entrance fee

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      December 21, 2021

      The place to visit for lots of panoramic views in all directions. One can see the village below on one side and the vast open valley below on the other side and everywhere in between, lots of rock formation.

        September 18, 2025

        Belogradchik Fortress is an ancient fortress on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains. It is one of the best-preserved fortresses in Bulgaria and a cultural monument of national importance.
        The original fortress was built between the 1st and 3rd centuries, when the region was part of the Roman Empire. The surrounding rock formations served as natural protection. Fortified walls were practically only built on the northwest and southeast sides, as the courtyard was surrounded on the other sides by cliffs up to 70 meters high.
        Originally, Belogradchik Fortress served as a surveillance facility rather than a purely defensive one.
        It was last used for warfare during the Serbian-Bulgarian War of 1885.
        de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festung_Belogradtschik

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          Location: Vidin Province, Bulgaria

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