Devil's Throat Cave
Дяволското гърло
The Trigrad River vanishes underground here, and a 42-meter underground waterfall roars inside the cave. It is the most legendary cave in the Rhodopes.
Devil's Throat Cave lies at the northern end of Trigrad Gorge. Here the Trigrad River plunges into the mountain and disappears underground, then emerges from an exit about 500 m away. Visitors enter through an artificial tunnel about 150 m long into the vast main chamber, which is over 100 m long and tens of meters high. Legend says its outline resembles the head of a devil. You can hear the roar of an underground waterfall with a drop of about 42 m, believed to be the highest underground waterfall in the Balkans. Greek myth holds that the entrance where Orpheus descended to the underworld to seek his wife is here. Visits require a guide and take about 30 to 40 minutes. Leaving the cave means climbing about 300 slippery, steep steps, so visitors with limited fitness should go at their own pace. The cave stays around 10°C year-round, so bring a jacket and non-slip shoes. Admission is a few euros, and prices may vary on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (entry in groups with guided tours; may be shorter or closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Trigrad Gorge
- Trigrad Village
- Eagle's Eye Viewpoint
- Yagodina Cave
- Buynovo Gorge
- Devin
- Shiroka Laka
- Agushevi Konatsi