Lakatnishki Skali, Limestone cliffs in Iskar Gorge, Bulgaria.
The red sandstone and limestone formations rise vertically to 250 meters above the Iskar River, creating multiple layers within the karst system.
In 1925, Bulgarian mountaineers initiated the first documented use of climbing equipment at these cliffs, marking the start of modern climbing in Bulgaria.
The red lodge Orlovo Gnezdo, built in 1938 by the Bulgarian Alpine Club, stands as a symbol of mountaineering heritage on these cliffs.
The rock formations contain over 20 climbing routes of varying difficulty levels and more than 100 caves accessible through marked hiking trails.
The name Lakatnishki derives from the sharp elbow-like bend the Iskar River makes around these towering limestone formations.
GPS coordinates: 43.08871,23.38693
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:17
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