Aladzha Monastery Cave Complex – Aladzha Monastery loop from Golden Sands

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Varna Region

Aladzha Monastery Cave Complex – Aladzha Monastery loop from Golden Sands

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Aladzha Monastery Cave Complex – Aladzha Monastery loop from Golden Sands

02:43

9.37km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Природен парк Златни пясъци

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Spring

Highlight • Natural

When you walk through the forest you come here. Do not drink water !!!
No drink !!!

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2.57 km

Abandoned Holiday Village in Golden Sands Nature Park

Highlight • Structure

You always have to reckon with dogs that are not leashed.

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3.27 km

View of Golden Sands from Zlatni Pyasatsi Nature Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Currently grown so that unfortunately no longer has a view.

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4.03 km

Aladzha Monastery Spring

Highlight • Historical Site

Rock monastery situated in the nature park of golden sands reserve.

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4.14 km

Aladzha Monastery Cave Complex

Highlight • Cave

The entrance ticket for adults 5 lev (2023). You can pay by cash and card as well.
Free parking near the monastery or a lot of really beautiful hiking routes around.

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4.28 km

Aladzha Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Acting by taxi ...
Just 10 leva :)

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4.90 km

Catacombs in Golden Sands Nature Park

Highlight • Cave

They will be accessible in 2023 😊

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

1.67 km

581 m

570 m

553 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

2.26 km

1.66 km

1.37 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

15°C

7°C

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Comments

June 6, 2023,Vom Goldstrand zum Kloster Aladzha

The Aladja Monastery is a former cave monastery not far from the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, about 15 km north of the port city of Varna and about 3 km west of the tourist center of Golden Sands. It existed at the latest from the 11th century until after the 14th century.

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