The Belogradchik rocks

The Belogradchik rocks are an ensemble of incredible rock formations sculpted by nature. More than 200 million years ago, at the end of the Paleozoic era, sand-marl rocks were layered and later flooded by the sea. Sand, gravel and clay were deposited on its bottom, and at a later stage, these materials were associated with sand-clay solder.

About 35 million years ago, when the folding of the Balkan Mountains began, there was a drought. Because of the weathering, winds and river erosion, the sculpting of natural sculptural forms in the red sandstones has begun. The Belogradchik rocks cover more than 90 square meters. km, with some rock formations reaching 200 meters. More than 100 caves have also formed in the sandstone and limestone.

The rock phenomena are divided into four groups. The most remarkable rocks that surround Belogradchik from the southern part are: the Horseman, the Madonna, the Mushrooms, the Shepherd, the Schoolgirl, the Bear, Adam and Eve, the Monks, Haydut Velko and others.

Following the second group of rocks west of the city, they have an alpine appearance with deep precipices. The most famous are the Escapes, Erkyupria and Borich.

The third group is 4 km east of the town around the Latin fortress, where the Lepnishka cave is located.

The fourth group is located between the villages of Borovitsa and Falkovets. Here are the famous Pine Stone, Bee Stone, Red Stone, Torlak and Maiden’s Rock.

The incredible views and “drawings” of nature are complemented by the flora, including many endemics specific to the Balkans listed in the Red Book of Bulgaria. And the animal representatives that you can see are bald eagle, wolf, roe deer, dormouse, vulture, red deer, wild boar and others.