Boyana Waterfall
Боянски водопад
The highest waterfall on Mount Vitosha, where water drops 15–25 m down a rock face. It is reachable by a 1.5–2 hour hike from the Boyana district.
Boyana Waterfall lies on the upper Boyana River and is the highest and best-known waterfall on Vitosha. Its flow is strongest in spring after the snowmelt, and in winter it sometimes freezes into icicles. The usual route begins in the Boyana district, near the Boyana Church, and follows a forest trail upward. The one-way hike takes about 1.5–2 hours and is of moderate difficulty, with stone steps and stream crossings along the way. You can also descend from Zlatni Mostove or from near Kopitoto. Admission is free, and signs are in Bulgarian and English. Watch for slippery rocks after rain. It can be combined with the Boyana Church and the National Historical Museum for a half-day tour.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Boyana Church
- Zlatnite Mostove (Golden Bridges)
- National Historical Museum
- Vitosha Mountain (Cherni Vrah)
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)
- Vitosha Boulevard
- St Nedelya Church
- Seven Saints Church