7 places around Sofia that you should visit

Here you are finally on vacation or just your weekend seems great for a walk with the family. Sofia residents are lucky that Vitosha (not the boulevard) is located in their backyard. Many of the popular places to walk are there, but we will remind you of some other nice places to relax or to put on your sneakers and run after the children.

Momina Skala - a destination for barbecue or starting point for transition

The hut of the same name is located in the mentioned above area and it is a famous weekend destination. You don't have to bet on equipment. You can get there by car and you can wear your everyday shoes. Barbecues are an integral part of the walk to this spacious meadow. From there, you can reach our next destination - again only with casual shoes. The place is convenient for:

• Walk;
• Barbecue;
• Play and sports;
• Start for some hikes in Vitosha.

Boyanski Waterfall - An accessible place for people in casual shoes

One of the most beautiful places in Vitosha. The good news is that you can go there with casual shoes, light hiking shoes or even sneakers. Surely you have seen many photos of your Instagram friends from there. Well, it's time for you to visit this heavenly place, which is only about 40 minutes from Momina Skala.

The meadows around Zheleznitsa

This is an underrated area by many of the people who live in Sofia, who can definitely go there by bike, car or just casual shoes. Speaking of everyday shoes, the meadows around the village of Zheleznitsa do not require any prior preparation, you do not need to carry hiking poles. All you have to do is pass the stadium, walk 10 minutes through the forest and go out into a nice valley by the river Vedena.

Kamen Del Peak - you can go with casual shoes

Here is a favorite place of many people to spend the New Year. Yes, that's right, there is no expensive restaurant or hotel, but the top reveals the most beautiful panoramic view over Sofia. You can leave your car next to Hotel Moreni and walk to Kamen Del Peak with your most comfortable everyday shoes. Don't forget to take pictures.

Tsari Mali Grad

Located just 50 kilometers away from Sofia, Tsari Mali Grad will give you a great opportunity to touch history, have a picnic in nature and children can play freely. For all this you only need your daily shoes and good mood. Many people ride a bike there, but it will not be easy for everyone.

The gorge of the river Erma

Towards the end of the list we are already moving a little further away from Sofia. However, this picturesque area is located about an hour and a half by car from the capital. Although we are talking about a mountainous area, you can be wearing a T-shirt, sunglasses and casual shoes. The place is great for barbecue, and the town of Trun is 2 km. You can always jump in and buy something you forgot. The gorge itself is very beautiful and you can see it on both sides.

Rila Monastery

There is no way to pass this holy place, which is only 100 km from Sofia on the Struma highway. The truth is that from the trip there you can plan all day. After enjoying the monastery, you can have a picnic on the meadows around it, and visit the tomb of Ivan Rilski to sneak through the rock hole, for which you just need everyday shoes.

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