Zlatnite Mostove (Golden Bridges)
Златните мостове
A 'stone river' of boulders on Mount Vitosha, where golden lichen on the rocks glows in the sunlight. It is a popular spot for hiking and picnics.
Zlatni Mostove sits on the northern slope of Vitosha at about 1,400 m. It is a belt of giant granodiorite boulders formed after the last Ice Age, stacked in layers and stretching roughly 2 km. You can hear streams flowing beneath the gaps, and the golden lichen on the stones gives the place its name. Several trails wind through the surrounding pine forest, allowing you to continue on foot up to Aleko or down to Boyana Waterfall. A road leads directly here, and a restaurant and cabins stand beside the parking lot. Local families often come for picnics on weekends. It is about 40 minutes' drive from the city center.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Boyana Waterfall
- Boyana Church
- National Historical Museum
- Vitosha Mountain (Cherni Vrah)
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Seven Saints Church
- St Nedelya Church