Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

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602 m

Gazebo with view over the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll pass this spot on the hike from Melnik to Rojen Monastery. Those driving to the monastery should take the short climb. The view from here over the earth pyramid landscape is simply magnificent.

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1.02 km

Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Natural Monument

A hike across the pyramids of Melnik is a must when in the area.

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1.23 km

View of the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.86 km

Melnik Pyramids

Forest

2.13 km

Gazebo

Highlight • Structure

3.75 km

Melnik Sand Pyramids

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tourist resort with great scenery of the pyramids of Melnik

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4.71 km

Chapel Paraklis

Highlight • Religious Site

10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

4.25 km

960 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

855 m

836 m

623 m

397 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Friday 6 March

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Gazebo with view over the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Melnik Earth Pyramids

View of the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Gazebo

Melnik Sand Pyramids

Chapel Paraklis

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