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Koshnitsa Kaleto Fortress

Fortress in Smilyan

Updated: May 01, 2024 09:00 AM

Koshnitsa Kaleto Fortress is located in Smilyan (Village in Bulgaria), Bulgaria. It's address is 4778 Koshnitsa, Bulgaria.

4778 Koshnitsa, Bulgaria

GM5Q+H2 Koshnitsa, Bulgaria

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Where is Koshnitsa Kaleto Fortress?

Koshnitsa Kaleto Fortress is located at: 4778 Koshnitsa, Bulgaria.

What are the coordinates of Koshnitsa Kaleto Fortress?

Coordinates: 41.5089539, 24.6875124

Koshnitsa Kaleto Fortress Reviews

Holly Schureman
2023-05-27 12:14:25 GMT

You start walking up to the Arda river and passing over the bridge. It's bit of a steep climb and rained a little so wear good boots, but only about 35mins or so. The climb is worth it. you pas through the cave and shortly after arrive at the fortress grounds. There a many stops/huts along the way and a few different platform's to view off of.

Rainbow Chaser
2022-09-27 08:16:14 GMT

Good trail with gorgeous views. The hike begins on a short gravel path downhill and continues through an uphill green, somewhat maintained trail. You wanna bare right once you get to the yellow signpost for the shorter route. The trail is uphill on a steep route with uneven man-made stairs. Be very careful as some of the steps has no steps just iron rods sticking out (as seen in the pic)! The rails are pretty rotten from water damage especially in the cave area. Plenty resting points on route and an awesome opportunity to try "alpine pendulum - flight based on the principle of a pendulum with a rope anchored on top of a rock arch. Special equipment will be launched from a height of 40 meters from the stone arch of the cave before you will find an unforgettable view over the valley of the Arda River". (Sadly, no one was there when we hiked up). The views are gorgeous, the air is fresh and clean! 4lv to enter paid to the nice guy at the red booth. He sells a great selection of home made jams and unbelievably delicious Jared (water & salt brine) or dried mushrooms. He told us he's a certified mushroom forager (he had a big box full of mushrooms he was cleaning). Don't miss out, it's the BEST mushrooms we ever had! Bring a hat there's no shade up at the scenic viewpoint. Also, no trash cans to be found on route, Porter potty at the entrance only.

Delyana Tomova
2018-08-29 15:11:47 GMT

Great place! Adventure sports also available- alpine swing!!!! Amazing experience:)

Alexander Kirilov
2022-04-26 09:59:29 GMT

There is a very steep climb towards the cave and the fortress, but there are also pleny of possibilities to stop along the route and have a break with a very nive view. The climb is worth it, at the top there are multiple benches and places to rest.

Gabriela Gergova
2020-08-07 20:43:00 GMT

Easy to get to and you can park your car nearby which is great. A group of nice mountaineers offer you to swing on a troll from which you can see beautiful views and also from the viewing platform.
A must go place.

Tanya Kalinova
2018-10-02 05:56:38 GMT

The way to the fortress goes through a little cave. You need about 20 minutes hike on well designated path to reach it. On the way there are a couple of rest places.
Only ruins of the fortress are preserved. There on the top is a viewing platform with 2 benches and a table, and with a stunnig view over the Rodopi mountains and a few villages.

Mikela Suny
2021-08-04 20:44:45 GMT

Not a trail you come especially for, but it is fun and beautiful.

Kostadin Doychev
2021-08-09 11:41:13 GMT

Amazing view. The path is a bit steep, but it is worth it

Ясен Василев
2021-05-08 06:58:53 GMT

The most extraordinary fortress in BG

S.
2019-05-22 12:41:58 GMT

I got pleasure on mountain.

Dimitar Hadjiev
2019-08-14 05:55:25 GMT

Great place

Lora Aleksandrova
2019-03-07 21:43:19 GMT

Highly recommend

Иво Иванов
2023-07-30 10:41:34 GMT

Преходът не е много труден, отнема 10мин. По пътеката се стига до първата площадка, след което се минава през проходната пещера и след това има стълби, по които се качвате на площадката където е и знамето. Много е красиво и си заслужава ходенето. След като разгледате може да се върнете по друга пътечка (има табелка "обходен път"), по която слизате през козя пътечка и през гората се връщате откъдето сте дошли :)

Miroslav Trifonov
2023-09-23 13:39:50 GMT

Лично за мен пътечката е интересна. Изкачването е средно трудно, понеже не е леко или полегато и е основно стъпала. Но ако човек не бърза ще го качи дори и неподготвен. Гледката на върха и в самата проходна пещера е хубава. Реално това е и "интересното". След като се качите има обход за слизането, който е доста полегат, но като разстояние е почти двойно . Входа е 4лв

Цветелина Начева
2023-08-24 16:00:09 GMT

Приятно място за разходка,но може да се направи малко повече по пътя нагоре ,може да се по възстановят стъпала. Но като оставим тези подробности гледката е страхотна.

Станислав Иванов
2023-07-27 12:14:51 GMT

Малко преди село Кошница.Има табели,които указват,мястото. Пътеката е добра,с беседки и места за почивка.Заслужава си изкачването.Заради пленителните гледки и българското знаме,което се вее гордо.

Boyan Boyanov
2023-08-01 05:50:22 GMT

Уникално място,много зареждащо,кратък преход, малко стръмен,преходната пещера е много красива

Делян Стоилов
2024-03-13 15:31:00 GMT

Страхотно място за разходка. Пътеката не е тежка и със сигурност има какво да се види. Има прекрасна гледка от крепостта.

Красимира Жекова
2019-08-20 06:29:49 GMT

Много приятна разходка. Пътеката е почти цялата в гора, направени са стъпала за улеснение и има доста места за почивка (скамейки, маси и беседки). Гледката е прекрасна.

Svet
2021-07-12 18:26:43 GMT

150м денивелация; 40-50мин бавно катерене с почивки - почти изцяло се ходи по стъпала (леко високи на места). Има беседка посредата. Изгнили парапети по път на места - трябва още поддръжка. Вход 3лв на барачката на асфалта. Малко преди проходната пещера има път отбивка надясно за още една наблюдателна площадка на 3мин. и отделна от главната. Красиви гледки и чист въздух!

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About Smilyan
Village in Bulgaria

Smilyan is a village in Smolyan Municipality, located in the Smolyan Province of southern Bulgaria. It is located 176.862 km from Sofia and the village covers an area of 29.248 km2. As of 2019, the village had a population of 1583 people. source

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