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Kyustendil Region

Prayer Rock – St. Ivan Spring loop from Rila Monastery Forest Reserve

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Kyustendil Region

Prayer Rock – St. Ivan Spring loop from Rila Monastery Forest Reserve

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4.3

(4)

18

hikers

Prayer Rock – St. Ivan Spring loop from Rila Monastery Forest Reserve

01:22

4.30km

180m

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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Резерват Риломанастирска гора

Природен парк Рилски манастир

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

558 m

Wildflower Meadow in Rila Monastery Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

2

994 m

Hermitage of St. Luke

Highlight • Religious Site

3

2.03 km

St. Ivan Rilski Chapel and Cave

Highlight • Religious Site

The cave where St. Ivan was brooding. Legend has it that the one who climbs into the cave through the shaft inside the cave is washed clean of his sins.

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4

2.19 km

Prayer Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

2.24 km

St. Ivan Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to reports, this water has healing properties :)

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B

4.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

866 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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