Iskar Gorge, Natural canyon formation in western Stara Planina, Bulgaria
The Iskar Gorge extends for 70 kilometers through the Balkan Mountains, with limestone walls reaching heights of 300 meters above the river level.
The Iskar River carved this passage through the Balkan Mountains before their formation, maintaining its course through significant geological changes over millions of years.
The railway construction through the gorge in the late 1800s transformed the region, connecting Sofia to northern Bulgaria and establishing new settlements along its path.
Visitors can access the gorge via train from Sofia to Vratsa, with stops at Svoge and multiple hiking trails leading to observation points.
The Cherepishki Monastery, dating from the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, stands among the limestone cliffs alongside the Iskar River within the gorge.
GPS coordinates: 43.04333,23.35278
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:30
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