Melnik Earth Pyramids
Мелнишки пирамиди
Columns of sandstone shaped by wind and rain into pyramids, mushrooms and spires, rising up to 100 metres around the small town of Melnik.
The Melnik Sand Pyramids are spread across Melnik, Rozhen and Kalianovo. This unusual earth-column landscape was created by rain eroding sandstone and conglomerate. Some reach about 100 metres and are protected as a national natural landmark. A trail from Melnik town to Rozhen Monastery takes about 2 hours, winding among the earth columns, with striking scenery along the way. Near Kalianovo, the Strezhesh viewpoint offers the most typical cluster of spires. The trail has no shade, so bring plenty of water and sun protection.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Melnik Wine Museum
- Bolyar House (Byzantine House)
- Pasha's House (Melnik History Museum)
- Melnik
- Kordopulov House
- Melnik Fortress (Despot Slav's Fortress)
- Rozhen Monastery
- Rupite