Sofia: Exploring Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls in One Day

If you’re visiting Sofia and looking for a full day experience that mixes sightseeing and nature trips, then this is the right guide for you. We’ve compiled some of the best places for a day-long journey outside of Sofia, combining a trip to Lovech, Devetaki Cave and the breathtaking Krushuna Waterfalls. All three sites offer something unique and perfectly rounded off with a bite to eat from one of the charming restaurants in the region.

Lovech

Lovech is a small city located just 90 km away from Sofia in North-Central Bulgaria and serves as one of the prettiest provinces for visitors to start their journey. Since it’s only a short ride away from Sofia, Lovech is easily accessible and many tourists choose to explore it before moving on to either the Devetaki Cave or Krushuna Waterfalls. In fact, Lovech is so close that you could add it to your day trip without extending it past the evening. One of the main attractions here is Varosha, an old medieval citadel that was built in the early 13th century. Climbing up the winding stairs to the top of Varosha, visitors can take in all the beauty of Lovech, from its many churches and monuments all around town, to the mesmerizing landscape of the Balkan Mountains. Once inside the citadel grounds, you can visit the Ethnographic Museum, where you can view authentic artifacts that belong to different historical eras. Not far from Varosha is the sight of Ledenika Cave, one of the most beautiful in Bulgaria, located just 4 km away from the city. This cave is a major tourist attraction in Lovech and contains more than 5 km of tunnels and passages throughout hundreds of speleothems, also known as cave formations. Millions of tourists visit this cave each year to admire its natural beauty, explore its passageways and take in its awe-inspiring views.

Devetaki Cave

After visiting Lovech, tourists can continue their journey by making their way to Devetaki Cave – located about 100 km away from Lovech in Western Bulgaria. Established as a natural phenomenon and archaeological site, Devetaki Cave is known for its breathtaking limestone formations and fossils from extinct species. The entrance to Devetaki Cave will transport visitors back in time thousands or even millions of years ago: some say that it was used as a shelter by human’s ancestors during primitive times. When exploring its inner depths, you can see stunning stalactites, stalagmites and petrified remains of giant bears and sabre-toothed tigers that used to inhabit this area. Tourists are able to explore most parts of the cave by themselves – although wearing proper torch lighting and clothing of course – although some openings are only accessible with an experienced guide.

Krushuna Waterfalls

Finally, visitors can finish their tour of Lovech and Devetaki Cave by making their way to Krushuna. Located 130km away from Sofia, this is considered one of Bulgaria’s most attractive waterfalls with cascades reaching up to 20 m high. Created millions of years ago from the pressure created by eroding limestone rocks, Krushuna’s waterfalls are known for their awe-inspiring display of nature’s power – with rapid currents naturally created by displaced limestone slabs and other rock formations found around the area. The best time to visit is during rainy or snow days as the waterfalls become even more impressive when flooded with rainwater or melting snow; however, due to its popularity during these times, the waterfall can get quite crowded with people trying to take advantage of its stunning beauty. No matter if it’s raining or sunny though, Krushuna Waterfalls is definitely a must-see destination for anyone looking to enjoy a full day trip between Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls.

Book Your Trip Now

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