Following Ivan Vazov: The Eco Trail

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

11h

Group size

1-16 tourists,
over 3 y.o.

This guided hike takes you through verdant forests to the majestic Skaklya Waterfall, one of the Balkans’ tallest cascades.

The tour retraces the steps of Ivan Vazov, who is considered Bulgaria’s literature patriarch. The poet often visited this place and wrote his famous works “Iz mala Stara planina” and “Dyado Yotso gleda” here.

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and literature lovers eager to blend scenic adventure with cultural heritage.

Embrace the poet’s path and let the waterfall’s roar awaken your own creativity!

Lyubomir A. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Bulgarian

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Route details

In the morning, our tour begins either in Sofia or Plovdiv, where we pick you up.

At 09:30, we depart for the Bow Station, arriving by 10:30 to begin our 2-hour trek.

At 10:30, we reach the Skaklya Waterfall, whose 80 m cascade and surrounding panorama are truly breathtaking.

At 11:30, after a short break, we continue hiking for about an hour up to the high rock above the village of Zasele, where you can enjoy one of the region’s finest valley views.

At 13:00, we pause for a picnic amid the tranquil forest surroundings.

At 14:00, the trail leads us along a pleasant forest path to the “Evil Stone,” from which the local legend of Grandpa Yotso still watches over the valley.

At 16:30, we depart for Sofia, returning to Plovdiv by 18:30.