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Blagoevgrad Region

Melnik Sand Pyramids – Melnik Earth Pyramids loop from Melnik

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Blagoevgrad Region

Melnik Sand Pyramids – Melnik Earth Pyramids loop from Melnik

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Melnik Sand Pyramids – Melnik Earth Pyramids loop from Melnik

04:18

14.5km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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392 m

Melnik Sand Pyramids

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tourist resort with great scenery of the pyramids of Melnik

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418 m

Mehana Vihyr

Highlight • Restaurant

Visit with or without tasting of local wines possible - entrance fee.

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10.2 km

Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius (Rozhen Monastery)

Highlight • Religious Site

200 meters east of Rozhen Monastery lies the grave of the Bulgarian revolutionary Jane Sandanski (1872–1915). He is buried in the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, which was built here from 1912 to 1914 on his initiative.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Rozhen

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10.4 km

Rozhen Monastery of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin

Highlight • Religious Site

Well worth a visit on the way to the pyramids of Melnik.

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10.9 km

Gazebo with view over the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll pass this spot on the hike from Melnik to Rojen Monastery. Those driving to the monastery should take the short climb. The view from here over the earth pyramid landscape is simply magnificent.

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11.3 km

Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Natural Monument

A hike across the pyramids of Melnik is a must when in the area.

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11.6 km

View of the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Viewpoint

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11.9 km

Dry Riverbed in Melnik

Highlight (Segment) • River

Our hike there was a long time ago, but we still like to think back to the unforgettable landscape and the hospitality of the people.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

3.97 km

2.81 km

230 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

3.65 km

1.21 km

1.16 km

376 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Sunday 17 May

23°C

11°C

22 %

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