Stob Earth Pyramids
Стобски пирамиди
Sandstone earth pillars along the road to Rila Monastery, with dozens of pointed rock columns rising over ten meters. Legend says they are a wedding turned to stone.
The Stob Pyramids lie beside the village of Stob on the western foothills of the Rila Mountains. They are columns formed by wind and rain eroding sandstone and conglomerate, reaching up to about 10–12 meters, and some are capped with boulders, each uniquely shaped. Local legend says that the wedding guests of a bride were turned into stone columns by a curse. From the village parking lot, a trail climbs for about 30–40 minutes to a viewpoint. There is a small entrance fee. The site is about 30 km from Rila Monastery and is a common add-on on one-day trips to the monastery. The trail is largely unshaded, so bring water and a hat.
Opening hours
Open all day (small entry fee)
Nearby sights
- Rila Monastery
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Malyovitsa Peak
- Vitosha Mountain (Cherni Vrah)
- Zlatnite Mostove (Golden Bridges)
- Boyana Waterfall
- Boyana Church
- National Historical Museum