Tsarevets Fortress – View of Tsarevets Fortress loop from Veliko Tarnovo

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Tsarevets Fortress – View of Tsarevets Fortress loop from Veliko Tarnovo

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Tsarevets Fortress – View of Tsarevets Fortress loop from Veliko Tarnovo

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4.92km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.43 km for 189 m

Open: • 10:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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455 m

Tsarevets Fortress

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The Tsarevets Fortress (Bulgarian: Царевец) in Veliko Tarnovo is located on the hill of the same name in the former capital of Bulgaria. It is considered the most important fortress of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

The entire fortress is surrounded by thick walls up to 3.6 meters high. The fortress has three entrances or gates. The main gate, which has a drawbridge, is located in the westernmost part of the hill on a narrow rocky outcrop. The second gate is 180 meters from the first, and the third, which existed until 1889, is 450 meters further away.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsarevets

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986 m

Tsarevets Fortress

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Positive view, tremendous vibe, good craft beers around!

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2.73 km

Bronze Model of Tsarevets Fortress

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Not far from the entrance to the fortress but still outside.

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2.98 km

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Veliko Tarnovo)

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From the forecourt of the cathedral you have a stunning view over the Tsarist fortress.

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3.03 km

View of Tsarevets Fortress

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fantastic panoramic view on fortress of Tsarevets

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3.28 km

Velchova Zavera Monument

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3.67 km

View of the Asenevtsi Monument and the Yantra River

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The Asenevtsi Monument is dedicated to the brothers Asen, Petar, Kaloyan, and Ivan Asen II. It was erected in 1985 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the uprising of Asen and Petar, which led to the liberation of Bulgaria from the Byzantine Empire. The sword in the center is a symbol of the power and prosperity of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

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4.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

1.50 km

757 m

< 100 m

Surfaces