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Blagoevgrad Region

Melnik Earth Pyramids – Melnik Sand Pyramids loop from Rozhen

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Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad Region

Melnik Earth Pyramids – Melnik Sand Pyramids loop from Rozhen

Moderate

4.7

(35)

119

hikers

Melnik Earth Pyramids – Melnik Sand Pyramids loop from Rozhen

03:23

10.9km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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602 m

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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1.02 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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1.27 km

View of the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.85 km

Melnik Pyramids

Forest

2.12 km

Gazebo

Highlight • Structure

3.74 km

Mehana Vihyr

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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3.76 km

Melnik Sand Pyramids

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tourist resort with great scenery of the pyramids of Melnik

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4.67 km

Melnik Pyramids

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.72 km

Chapel Paraklis

Highlight • Religious Site

10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

4.24 km

952 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

881 m

828 m

623 m

397 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

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Melnik Earth Pyramids – Melnik Sand Pyramids loop from Rozhen

Gazebo with view over the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Melnik Earth Pyramids

View of the Melnik Earth Pyramids

Gazebo

Mehana Vihyr

Melnik Sand Pyramids

Melnik Pyramids

Chapel Paraklis

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